--- title: "QFX003 0900 2025-08-18 IPSWICH to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-10" --- # QFX003 0900 2025-08-18 IPSWICH to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council, a prominent entity in the UK, has completed a procurement process titled "QFX003 0900 2025-08-18 IPSWICH to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD." This tender falls within the transport services industry, with a classification under the CPV code 60000000, excluding waste transport. This procurement was carried out via a dynamic purchasing system, specifically a call-off from existing agreements, under a selective procurement method. The key deadlines were for submissions on 18 August 2025, with the contract running from 3 September 2025 to 31 July 2027. The services will be delivered in Ipswich and extend to other specified locales, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. This tender opens significant business growth opportunities by providing continuous transport services for educational trips between Ipswich and Felixstowe Ferry Centre. It suits transport businesses with a focus on small passenger vehicles, specifically those capable of offering 4-seater transport solutions. Companies like Cabs Smart are examples of SMEs competently awarded such contracts, highlighting opportunities for similar enterprises looking to expand their service footprint under assured governmental agreements. The award value was documented at £15,960, signaling a substantial turnover for proficient suppliers. It's a lucrative expansion pathway for transport providers capable of aligning with government requirements and service timelines. ## 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. QFX003 0900 2025-08-18 IPSWICH to PROJECTION EDUCATION, FELIXSTOWE FERRY CENTRE, FERRY ROAD, IP11 9RT (4seater 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 2025-08-11 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/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,960 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | CABS SMART; IP EXPRESS CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee - 3 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee - 3 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee - 18 Aug 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61c9c14-e0ae-4f75-b085-7acbcf8ab8ee 3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-059435c4-425b-473f-9f7a-839de8e73cd0.json.