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title: "QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64194a49-cb97-4e21-b11e-64a07062c815

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QIP390 2025-08-20 Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave." This contract involves providing a four-seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant and operates within the service sector, specifically transport services. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 21st August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2026. Important deadlines for the procurement included a submission deadline at 9:00 AM on 20th August 2025, with the opportunity for clarification questions closing on 19th August 2025. The services will be executed in and around Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. The procurement was facilitated under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, and while the exact procurement method was not specified, the whole process was in accordance with EU regulations.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for local transportation businesses to engage with public sector contracts and expand their operations. The successful supplier was Call A Cab Ipswich, which highlights that businesses with expertise in passenger transport services may find this type of contract suitable to pursue. Organisations capable of providing dedicated transport services with added value, such as addressing specific client needs like female passenger assistance, will also stand a competitive chance in similar tenders. Such engagements not only enhance business credibility but also can pave the way for further public sector collaboration given the potential contract extension until 31st July 2027.

## 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. QIP390 2025-08-20 (0900) Ipswich to Lapwing Education, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle with a female passenger assistant) 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 on 20/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bf513b-4d4e-4cc7-8c1d-2e8c12b94174 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,188 |
| 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 | CALL A CAB IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bf513b-4d4e-4cc7-8c1d-2e8c12b94174

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bf513b-4d4e-4cc7-8c1d-2e8c12b94174
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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