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title: "QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299e8fcb-19ae-4baf-9bf6-0676f602a94a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process titled "QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" in the transport services industry. The procurement process covered a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with an OJEU Notice ID of 2018/S 031-067685. This tender, stationed in Ipswich, Suffolk, aimed to procure a 4-seated vehicle service starting from 17th March 2025 and ending on 27th June 2025. The deadline for submitted bids, including any clarification questions, was 11th March 2025 at 09:00. The contract, with a total value of £3036.96 GBP, was awarded to Cabs Smart.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for firms equipped to provide passenger transport solutions. Companies with a track record of reliable and timely service will find this contract beneficial, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to Suffolk County Council and potentially securing extended contracts until 31st July 2025. As the requirements specified the need for a 4-seated vehicle, firms specialising in small to mid-sized transport operations, such as taxi services or small fleet managers, will be well-suited to compete and grow their presence in public sector contracting.

## 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. QIP131 0900 2025-03-11 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, 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 2025-03-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-03-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2025-07-31.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a62d09-8346-4a6d-bce6-efbf376ea587 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,036 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a62d09-8346-4a6d-bce6-efbf376ea587
- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a62d09-8346-4a6d-bce6-efbf376ea587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a62d09-8346-4a6d-bce6-efbf376ea587
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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