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title: "QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7085a2a7-9773-4a98-bc3a-936bbe2110da

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QLS057 2025-12-19 Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle)". This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 60000000. The procurement process involves a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and has been awarded to A K Cars, with a contract period starting on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The final submissions for this tender were due by 9:00 AM on 19th December 2025, following a clarification period ending a day prior.

This contract presents an essential business opportunity for firms specialised in passenger transportation services, specifically those capable of providing four-seater vehicles. Even though the procurement process for this particular contract has concluded, similar opportunities may arise in the region that could benefit businesses with expertise in providing transport solutions to educational institutions. Companies looking to grow by engaging with Suffolk County Council and similar governmental bodies should consider aligning with DPS frameworks to participate in future tenders. Additionally, partnering with public sector agencies can open up opportunities for consistent work and long-term partnerships.

## 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. QLS057 2025-12-19 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle) 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 19/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 18/12/2025 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/0c1034cd-bc33-40f8-90ed-ab700e81c633 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,307 |
| 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 | A K CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1034cd-bc33-40f8-90ed-ab700e81c633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1034cd-bc33-40f8-90ed-ab700e81c633
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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