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title: "QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17b370e4-fe12-4070-8a2b-42dc47eb3774

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle service between Ipswich and Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham. The procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award was issued on 29th September 2025, following the tender period which ended on 26th September 2025. The contract is set to commence on 30th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with local government entities and expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom. Particularly, companies with capabilities in passenger transport services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders facilitated by dynamic purchasing systems. While Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport managed this particular tender, successful engagement could pave the way for future collaborations within the sector, offering sustained growth potential for transport service providers.

## 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. QOC778 2025-09-26 (0900) Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (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 26/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 25/09/2025 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/d04c65d5-9cc7-477d-810c-237b8a7afdbc |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,632 |
| 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 | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c65d5-9cc7-477d-810c-237b8a7afdbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c65d5-9cc7-477d-810c-237b8a7afdbc
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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