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QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the Award stage for the tender titled "QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge Academy, Ipswich". This contract falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, under the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Cabs Smart and is set to commence on 3rd September 2025, ending on 31st July 2030, with a total award value of £45,600. The buying organisation is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated via a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, with the tender having closed for submissions by 19th August 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specialising in passenger services. The contract is ideally suited for well-established suppliers such as Cabs Smart, who can provide a four-seated vehicle service to fulfil the needs of the council's transport requirements. Even though this particular award may not be open to SMEs or VCSEs according to the procurement suitability criteria, larger transport firms could benefit from engaging in similar tenders. This dynamic purchasing approach provides an avenue for businesses to grow by consistently delivering quality transport services to local authorities over a long-term contract period, thereby securing stable revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, 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. QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, 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 2025-08-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2979101-eb2b-4425-854c-641f806dcc53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a69a6a0-35b0-4a5f-b2c1-fd8ec016ed18
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
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

CABS SMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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