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QEH006 09:00 2025-09-19 Ipswich, Suffolk to East Bergholt High School, East Bergholt, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently concluded a procurement process under the title "QEH006" for transport services, specifically a route from Ipswich, Suffolk to East Bergholt High School in Suffolk. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The procurement stage is now an "Award," with the contract having been granted on 25th September 2025. The deadline for submission was 25th September 2025, with a clarification question deadline on 24th September 2025. The procurement initiative was conducted via a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport services. With an active contract period from 29th September 2025 to 31st July 2029, businesses capable of delivering efficient and reliable transport services are well-suited to benefit from such a long-term engagement. The successful bidder, "Cabs Smart," reflects the potential for organisations that have the capability to serve multiple geographic locations. Given the focus on a dynamic purchasing system, companies experienced in competitive tendering can leverage this procurement to establish or expand their presence within the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QEH006 09:00 2025-09-19 Ipswich, Suffolk to East Bergholt High School, East Bergholt, Suffolk - 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. QEH006 09:00 2025-09-19 Ipswich, Suffolk to East Bergholt High School, East Bergholt, Suffolk 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 09:00 2025-09-25. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e33b7814-4f81-4f6f-a0ff-cc2e4306fb5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faff6fb-afb3-4ee0-8913-ec9889344209
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
£46,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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