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title: "QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5acf83e0-935c-43cd-b3c1-bd3eeebdd6dc

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD". The contract pertains to the transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60000000, and will be executed across various locations including Suffolk, United Kingdom. Initially announced in a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System, this procurement process concluded with the award announcement on the 18th of August, 2025. The contract period is set to commence on the 4th of September, 2025, and conclude on the 31st of July, 2030. The deadline for tender submissions was on 15th August, 2025, at 14:00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies operating in the transport services industry, specifically those capable of providing specialised transport solutions like a 4-seated vehicle service. The awarded contract to IP Express Cabs with an approximate value of £74,100 highlights opportunities for small to medium enterprises specialising in passenger transport services within Suffolk and broader regions. Businesses with the capacity to meet dynamic and specific transport needs stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities. The details of this contract can further assist companies in aligning their business strategies to the needs of local government transport service requirements.

## 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. QSB401 2025-08-15 1400 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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 2025-08-15 1400. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-15 0900 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/cf653165-19c6-43be-9664-37951cf5c532 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,100 |
| 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 | IP EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf653165-19c6-43be-9664-37951cf5c532

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf653165-19c6-43be-9664-37951cf5c532
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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