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title: "QSC171 09:00 2025-08-04 Felixstowe, Suffolk to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# QSC171 09:00 2025-08-04 Felixstowe, Suffolk to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-702f54d4-f9e8-4ff7-8068-7866f961c89b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QSC171 09:00 2025-08-04 Felixstowe, Suffolk to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD," concerning the supply of passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £152,760, has been awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd and will commence on 2nd September 2025, ending on 31st July 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2031. This falls under the service category of transport services excluding waste transport and covers locations across the United Kingdom and several British overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to work with a reputable local authority such as Suffolk County Council. Companies experienced in providing consistent and reliable passenger transport solutions are well-suited to compete for future contracts under similar procurement frameworks. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in the transport sector within Suffolk and potentially across wider UK territories, fostering sustainable growth and long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

## 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. QSC171 09:00 2025-08-04 Felixstowe, Suffolk to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 2025-08-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b608fc-80f4-4487-8010-658d9ebc0707 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,760 |
| 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 | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b608fc-80f4-4487-8010-658d9ebc0707

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b608fc-80f4-4487-8010-658d9ebc0707
  27th 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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