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title: "QOC716 09:00 2025-06-24 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Colne Community School, Brightlingsea, Essex - AWARD"
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# QOC716 09:00 2025-06-24 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Colne Community School, Brightlingsea, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3502987f-acc9-4768-9b1b-0d09becfd12f

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for the route from Hadleigh, Suffolk to Colne Community School, Brightlingsea, Essex. The procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with an industry classification of CPV 60000000. This award marks the conclusion of the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 24th June 2025 and a contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The procurement process did not specify a particular procurement method but established clear parameters for timely submissions and clarifications.

The awarded contract, valued at £116,888, presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services. The tender was suited to companies capable of offering reliable and efficient passenger transport services within the United Kingdom. Universal Cabs Ltd, a local transport provider based in Ipswich, was successful in securing the contract, highlighting the potential for regional transport firms to expand their operations and increase their service offerings within Suffolk and Essex. This procurement offers growth opportunities for well-established transport businesses seeking to strengthen their presence in regional transportation networks.

## 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. QOC716 09:00 2025-06-24 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Colne Community School, Brightlingsea, Essex 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 09:00 2025-06-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-06-20 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/6569c72b-bafc-443c-ae56-9781a3043f2f |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,888 |
| 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

- 24 Jun 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6569c72b-bafc-443c-ae56-9781a3043f2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6569c72b-bafc-443c-ae56-9781a3043f2f
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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