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title: "QOC778 2025-07-01 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC778 2025-07-01 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc9a68e-3141-49c1-a1ad-74bcc67b0c16

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a contracting process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a four-seated vehicle route from Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk. This award was part of a mini-competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract, identified as QOC778, was announced on 2nd July 2025, with the contract commencing on 7th July 2025 and running until 31st July 2028. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, with a total contract value of £75,245.70. The process engaged Universal Cabs Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and transportation companies looking to expand their offerings in the public sector passenger transport scene. While Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport acts as the buying organisation, businesses with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services will find the terms of engagement advantageous. Companies well-versed in such dynamic purchasing systems and transport logistics are especially well-suited to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## 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 2025-07-01 (0900) Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (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 01/07/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 30/06/2025 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/8d3190fc-45fd-4e43-87cb-d9f00b5df6f3 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,245 |
| 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

- 2 Jul 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3190fc-45fd-4e43-87cb-d9f00b5df6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3190fc-45fd-4e43-87cb-d9f00b5df6f3
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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