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QSB404 1400 2025-08-15 Eye - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Aug 2025 at 06:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport centred on the supply of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle for Olive Academy in Stowmarket. This award stage process falls under the transport services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, with service geographical coverage extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and several European locations. The contract was awarded to Kelly's Cabs (Alan Kelly) on 16th August 2025, following a tender submission that closed on 15th August 2025. The contract will commence on 5th September 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in local and regional passenger transport services. Companies that can provide reliable, flexible, and cost-effective transport options would have found this tender highly suitable due to the straightforward requirements for a small capacity vehicle. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation service providers might find such contracts valuable for expanding their presence within Suffolk and the wider UK market. The long-term nature of the contract also allows for sustained business growth and operational stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB404 1400 2025-08-15 Eye - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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. QSB404 1400 2025-08-15 Eye - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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 1400 2025-08-15 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca3e3e7f-aa9b-465f-94ad-6896261a045d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c267bb-0bbb-479d-918d-49bd2081e51c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£82,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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

KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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