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title: "2025-08-11 09:00 - QML060 Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-11 09:00 - QML060 Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49749d3e-84f8-4ccc-b49a-8fbe9e9ccc39

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award for a transport services contract under the mini competition QML060, part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The awarded contract, valued at £194,750, was announced on 13th August 2025, following the tender period that ended on 11th August 2025. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 60000000, encompasses services exclusive of waste transport and involves transport services from Woolpit to West Row Academy. The contract begins on 3rd September 2025 and spans until 31st July 2030. The procurement falls under the services category with no specified procurement method details, and key stakeholders include Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buyer and Universal Cabs Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the transport sector capable of providing passenger transport services. Companies that can scale and manage transport logistics efficiently across regions like the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands may find this tender particularly beneficial. While this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar contracts could provide viable entry points for burgeoning transport companies aiming to expand their portfolios and enhance their service offerings within the public sector. Such opportunities are well-suited to businesses that have the capacity to meet public transportation needs over a multi-year period, particularly those with a track record of reliability and service excellence.

## 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. Woolpit to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 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/f71a20e9-a31e-4e85-a847-f3b31b8e45be |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,750 |
| 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

- 13 Aug 2025 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71a20e9-a31e-4e85-a847-f3b31b8e45be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71a20e9-a31e-4e85-a847-f3b31b8e45be
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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