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QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a public procurement process for transport services, specifically focusing on the provision of passenger transportation. The title of the contract, "QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education," indicates the service route from Ipswich, Suffolk to Colchester, Essex. This process, categorised under the industry code "60000000" for transport services, reached the award stage with the award being made on 18th July 2025. The procurement method was via a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with submissions initially due by the same date. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st July 2027.

The awarded contract to Cabs Smart offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Firms with expertise in logistical operations within the UK, particularly those familiar with routes across Suffolk and Essex, are well-placed to take advantage of similar opportunities. This tender demonstrates the potential for securing long-term contracts through public sector engagements, particularly through DPS frameworks. Although this opportunity was not specifically set aside for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with logistical capabilities and experience in servicing educational institutions could benefit from exploring future contract opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD - 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. QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD 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 2025-07-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6e8485e-cbe5-4f89-95e4-f1b70b8ddb10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7efc809-2434-4ef1-b905-6b5c5358d4ec
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
£19,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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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