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title: "2025-12-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# 2025-12-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57f424d8-6af5-43e9-b73e-2195c175c1b7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process for transport services, specifically for the route from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services excluding waste transport), has progressed to the award stage as of 18th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £143,095.84, was granted to Suffolk Cabs Limited. This contract will commence on 5th January 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st July 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering passenger transport services. While the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, especially for businesses that can effectively operate within the geographical location of Suffolk and Essex. The procurement method was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, indicating potential for ongoing tendering opportunities in passenger transport services managed by Suffolk County Council. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may consider observing such procedures and preparing for future tenders in this field.

## 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, 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 Wednesday 17th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th December 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/a7924ae0-88f0-46f3-aee7-8ff1a01b9d04 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,095 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924ae0-88f0-46f3-aee7-8ff1a01b9d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7924ae0-88f0-46f3-aee7-8ff1a01b9d04
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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