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QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the tender awarding process for the contract titled "QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle)". This falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with a focus on providing passenger transport services. The contract was awarded on 25th September 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24th September 2025. The contract will commence on 29th September 2025 and is set to last until 31st July 2028. The buying organisation for this procurement is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, and the successful supplier is Universal Cabs Ltd. This procurement relates primarily to the UK but has the potential to touch on broader locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing tailored solutions within a defined geographical area, such as the route connecting Elmswell and Castle East School in Bungay. Businesses that are well-established in local transport logistics and are looking to expand into contracted government work will find opportunities here. The contract's value is £53,877.54, offering a stable income stream over an extended period for businesses like Universal Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses with the ability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services would be prime candidates for similar opportunities in the future. Despite this particular contract not prioritising SMEs or VCSEs, it provides insights into what large-scale service contracts entail with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 24/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d162480b-94a2-423e-85bb-8836d438107e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a4fadf-6242-4b24-b417-9968ab5c64d3
Current Stage
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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
£53,877 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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