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title: "QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c4cc02e-0068-4247-910d-d8201b443638

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract entitled "QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston", which involves the provision of a 4-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is valued at GBP 132,430. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030, with services primarily delivered in Ipswich, Suffolk, and surrounding areas. The procurement followed a mini competition via the Dynamic Purchasing System, with the award stage completed on 18th August 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for enterprises in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing smaller, customised transport services with additional assistance options. Businesses such as regional transport companies or operators specialising in school transport might find this contract beneficial for extending their local market presence. Given the nature of the service requirement, companies with a focus on personalised services combined with experience in dynamic and responsive scheduling would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

## 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. QLS052 - 2025-08-18 (0900) Ipswich to Compass Community School Aylward Park, Leiston (4 seated vehicle with a 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 18/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/08/2025 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/902d56a7-fcc1-4696-b213-86ae40627440 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | £132,430 |
| 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

- 18 Aug 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902d56a7-fcc1-4696-b213-86ae40627440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902d56a7-fcc1-4696-b213-86ae40627440
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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