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QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Jan 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involved the awarding of a contract titled "QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)". This contract falls within the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, under CPV code 60000000. The location for service delivery is in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with the postal code IP1 2BX. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 31st December 2025, and the contract period commencing on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement method is not explicitly specified, and the process originated from a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations by collaborating with a public sector entity. Optimal candidates for this tender include those with capabilities in providing specific transportation solutions, such as a 4-seated vehicle service, and operations in the Suffolk region. The awarded supplier, Cabs Smart, has demonstrated their capability in meeting the tender requirements. Competing for such contracts can lead to business growth, increased market presence, and an enhanced portfolio, especially for businesses aspiring to strengthen their foothold in governmental contracts and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (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. QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (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 0900 2025-12-31. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cba2b4d8-f551-46f1-9371-6604e22ad44a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50bd150-0635-4171-9952-0c69b1a3ccd5
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
£19,091 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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