Award

QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)". The procurement falls under the services category specifically for transport services, excluding waste transport with CPV classification code 60000000. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this tender involves transport from Kesgrave, Ipswich, to The Ashley School in Lowestoft. The tender process was part of a mini competition within the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The tender submissions deadline was 29th October 2025, and the awarded contract commenced on 3rd November 2025, lasting until 31st July 2027.

This tender opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing comfortable vehicles with passenger assistants. Although the initial award has been made to Universal Cabs Ltd, companies operating within the passenger transport sector can look forward to similar opportunities in the future, potentially leveraging their capacity and local expertise to compete in the Suffolk area. With a total contract value of GBP 62,747.88, the procurement offers financial prospects for suppliers with competitive service offerings tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 29/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 28/10/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcb1cf0b-d6c0-42d4-931a-bc20778986f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437dd612-951e-444a-bbcf-59581f0942b2
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
£62,747 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 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

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

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