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title: "QIP049 0900 2025-08-18 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP049 0900 2025-08-18 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e627dc-82a5-4735-bee3-a1fe4562018a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the operation of a new skill centre in Ipswich, requiring a 4-seated vehicle service. Categorised under Transport services, this contract aims to serve various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The contract, valued at £51,300, was awarded on the 18th of August 2025 to Cabs Smart. This procurement falls within the 'services' category, with the contract period extending from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the passenger transport service sector, particularly for businesses adept in providing specialised vehicle services. Although this specific contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to deliver extensive transport services in diverse geographical landscapes, including the British Overseas Territories, are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities procured by public sector authorities like Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

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. QIP049 0900 2025-08-18 Ipswich - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2025-08-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da81cdc-4ef0-460b-9026-0f37d50f5824 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CABS SMART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da81cdc-4ef0-460b-9026-0f37d50f5824

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da81cdc-4ef0-460b-9026-0f37d50f5824
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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