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title: "2025-10-28 09:00 - QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD"
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# 2025-10-28 09:00 - QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-623950c5-a397-46b9-9a53-c5ee2bf5477a

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## Summary

The procurement process for passenger transport services has been completed and awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The contract, titled "QIP398 IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon," falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, moved to the award stage on 28 October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3 November 2025 and end on 31 July 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with key logistics involving the IP1 2BX postal region of Ipswich. The process adhered to a dynamic purchasing system, with no specific procurement method details outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, as it involves a recurring route between Ipswich and Claydon. Companies with a presence or capabilities within the specified geographical region will find this particularly advantageous, especially those capable of reliably fulfilling the contract within the established timeline. While the procurement suitability does not mark it explicitly for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community social enterprises, businesses like Davide Dedona t/a Pronto Cabs, the contract's successful supplier, demonstrate that specialised transport providers are excellently positioned to gain from such opportunities. As such, companies focusing on flexible, efficient passenger transport services might consider similar tenders as potential growth avenues.

## 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. IP2 area of Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Tuesday 28th October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 24th October 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/d0542546-a165-451a-9397-ea757849f3a5 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,624 |
| 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 | DAVIDE DEDONA T/A PRONTO CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0542546-a165-451a-9397-ea757849f3a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0542546-a165-451a-9397-ea757849f3a5
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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