--- title: "QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT" published: "2025-10-06" --- # QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0.json) ## Summary The procurement process detailed here involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking transport services, specifically for the provision of a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant in Bury St Edmunds. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with an initial deadline for submissions on 3rd October 2025 and clarification questions due by 2nd October 2025. The contract period is set to start on 7th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The awarding stage has been completed as of 6th October 2025, indicating the procurement is now under the "award" phase, with Ground Travel Ipswich Ltd and Universal Cabs Ltd named as suppliers. The procurement process was managed as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services. Although the specific method of procurement was not detailed, this process aligns with an overarching OJEU framework. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those equipped to manage passenger transport services. Companies that can provide reliable vehicle services, along with personnel assistance, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement of businesses such as Ground Travel Ipswich Ltd and Universal Cabs Ltd underscores the potential for local businesses to secure contracts that contribute to sustainable business growth. This procurement process offers a framework for SMEs and larger organisations to participate in public sector contracts, despite the opportunity being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) according to the suitability criteria noted. Such contracts not only provide direct business opportunities but also foster connections with local councils and enhance community engagement through quality transport services. ## 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. QBE198 0900 2025-10-03 Kedington- Leading lives, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2025-10-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-02 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/d6bed272-f2e3-4f55-9f92-f2f3143783c8 | | 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 | 6 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,261 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH; UNIVERSAL CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 6 Oct 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bed272-f2e3-4f55-9f92-f2f3143783c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bed272-f2e3-4f55-9f92-f2f3143783c8 6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819e48a5-355b-4f39-9383-e02d239ae3c0.json.