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title: "QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14b14ed8-4b1e-4844-8f34-66c20acc0534

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the process reached the Award stage with the contract officially published on 20th August 2025. Interested parties had until 20th August 2025, 09:00 BST, to submit their bids, with clarifications due by 19th August 2025, 09:00 BST. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and end on 31st August 2026, with a potential extension until 31st July 2027.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Given the demand for a four-seated vehicle transport service between Great Blakenham and Kesgrave, companies experienced in private hire cabs or small-scale passenger transport could benefit significantly. The awarded supplier for this service is IP Express Cabs, indicating that businesses similar in scope and capacity might successfully compete in such tenders. This contract not only provides a steady income source but also the possibility to establish or enhance a company’s reputation in providing reliable transport services to local authorities.

## 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. QIP391 2025-08-20 (0900) Great Blakenham to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47342-9c85-4e1c-9c45-921d178658f8 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,716 |
| 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 | IP EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47342-9c85-4e1c-9c45-921d178658f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47342-9c85-4e1c-9c45-921d178658f8
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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