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title: "QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a4aabe5-23bb-40a7-a2fb-e7c0831c8af9

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services from Ixworth, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School in Sudbury, Suffolk. The process, carried out through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, has reached the award stage. Universal Cabs Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £176,700. The service will commence on 3rd September 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Although the procurement method is unspecified, the award was finalised on 1st September 2025, reflecting a focus on transport services under CPV code 60000000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their client base by securing partnerships with local councils. Companies experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality transport services, especially those able to operate within the geographical scope of Suffolk and surrounding areas, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not identified as being particularly suited for this opportunity, businesses with established capabilities in passenger transport can anticipate valuable growth avenues through engagements with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

## 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. QSC195 09:00 2025-09-01 Ixworth, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, 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 2025-09-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-29 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/1c8e27cd-4b19-4ba6-ad96-df90d51e6b7f |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £176,700 |
| 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

- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8e27cd-4b19-4ba6-ad96-df90d51e6b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8e27cd-4b19-4ba6-ad96-df90d51e6b7f
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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