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title: "QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45cd2b39-59d6-4326-9c12-7baaafb89c1e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle required for routes between Stowmarket and Parkside Academy in Lindbergh Road, with postal code IP3 9FA. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and covers service to various parts including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 4,596.48, was awarded to Cabs Smart, with the contract starting on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for transport service providers looking to expand their business in the public sector, particularly those able to offer reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies specialising in smaller vehicle transportation and capable of managing transport routes efficiently could find this procurement process a fitting opportunity to strengthen their presence in the Suffolk area. Given the specificity of the requirement, this contract could best suit providers with experience in handling Dynamic Purchasing Systems for public sector clients such as regional councils. The involvement of Suffolk County Council also highlights a potential gateway for establishing or enhancing partnerships with local governmental bodies.

## 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. QIP071 0900 2025-12-30 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh Road, IP3 9FA (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 2025-12-30. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-12-29 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/77570cd1-c5c8-4881-ac6d-62a9f4159546 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,596 |
| 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

- 7 Jan 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77570cd1-c5c8-4881-ac6d-62a9f4159546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77570cd1-c5c8-4881-ac6d-62a9f4159546
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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