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title: "IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD"
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# IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5db2939c-23a3-475d-80bb-7fffcd096709

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically for the route from Witnesham to Ormiston Endeavour Academy in Ipswich, as part of a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. This procurement, identified as IP451, was conducted via a selective method under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender's award status is complete, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The total contract value is £55,575, and the award was made on 28th August 2025. This project supports services that span multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and further afield, and falls under the CPV code for transport services.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of competitively joining a dynamic purchasing system. Companies like Hunterexpress Ltd and IP Express Cabs, who have participated under this scheme, exemplify the types of businesses that can leverage such contracts for growth. While the opportunity is not explicitly targeted toward SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a robust potential for transport providers to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in larger, long-term public service contracts. Business entities with capabilities to meet service demands across varied geographic locations would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

## 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. IP451, 0900 2025-08-27, Witnesham - Tuddenham St Martin - Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich (4 seats) 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 2025-08-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-26 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/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £55,575 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HUNTEREXPRESS; IP EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0
- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0
- 28 Aug 2025 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641d5b99-afd6-4ba5-831a-a022b7db49c0
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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