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QSB430 0900 2025-11-12 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Nov 2025 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "QSB430 0900 2025-11-12 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD". This contract falls under the transport services industry category (CPV code: 60000000), specifically excluding waste transport services. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, the tender closed for submissions on the 12th of November 2025. The completed procurement process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System and covers a contract period from 17th November 2025 to 31st July 2026. The awarded value amounts to GBP 19,695.40, and Universal Cabs Ltd has been selected as the supplier.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities in operating small vehicle fleets and providing accompanying personnel support. While the procurement did not specify SME or VCSE suitability preferences, businesses with established frameworks for participating in dynamic purchasing systems could benefit significantly. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's procurement activities are likely to be of interest to transport companies seeking collaboration with public sector bodies across the United Kingdom and extending influence to territories such as the Channel Islands and the British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB430 0900 2025-11-12 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. QSB430 0900 2025-11-12 Ipswich - Sendsory, Stowmarket (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 0900 2025-11-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9bc42a9-2cd0-42d1-8c9c-8b00007b7991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52153621-599e-4203-99bc-767373a4e375
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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