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2025-09-30 09:00 - QIP396 Hadleigh to Creative Computing Club, Ipswich - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Oct 2025 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the delivery of passenger transport services between Hadleigh and the Creative Computing Club in Ipswich. This initiative is classified under the industry category of transport services and has been conducted through a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by the OJEU Notice ID 2018/S 031-067685. Though specific procurement method details were not specified, this award stage follows initial tendering, with the contract commencing on 10 October 2025 and running until 31 July 2026. The awarded contract, finalised on 6 October 2025, is valued at £2,742.08, and was awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, indicating a local supplier engagement. The main procurement category is services, with the procurement status currently listed as complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services sector, particularly those focused on public or specialised passenger transport. It highlights potential for growth through engagement with local government projects in Suffolk and surrounding areas. Companies that are adept at logistics, fleet management, and customer-oriented transport solutions will find such contracts align well with their service offerings. Additionally, while the procurement suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, those within the transport services space, especially those with responsive and innovative service delivery models, might find similar future opportunities beneficial for strategic growth and market presence expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-30 09:00 - QIP396 Hadleigh to Creative Computing Club, Ipswich - 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. Hadleigh to Creative Computing Club, Ipswich. 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 Tuesday 30th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 29th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc17683-fdbb-4416-965f-80092dd0ca26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ec6689-7b4c-4199-8120-05a0b4e342b6
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
£2,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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