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2025-04-09 09:00 - QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the transport services between Ipswich and West Row Academy. The contract, titled "QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD", falls under the category of transport services excluding waste transport (CPV code 60000000). The procurement process, executed via a selective method using a Dynamic Purchasing System, was completed on 9th April 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 22nd April 2025 to 31st July 2029, covering areas within, and potentially beyond, the United Kingdom. Suffolk County Council is located at Russell Road, Ipswich, and engaged Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD as the supplier for this £153,335.70 contract. Key dates included a submission deadline on 9th April 2025.

This transport tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of operating within a long-term framework arranged through a Dynamic Purchasing System. Companies that are well-equipped and experienced in catering to academic institutions could find this contract instrumental in expanding their business operations. Although this specific contract was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust service delivery model in the transport sector may see competitive advantages in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

2025-04-09 09:00 - QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - 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. Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Wednesday 9th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 7th April 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f559e0ec-8df2-45df-851b-f22a34953457
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£153,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

CABS SMART

FAST CABS IPSWICH

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