--- title: "QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-10" --- # QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for a transport service contract, designated as QIP393, involving the provision of a 4-seated vehicle service from Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School. This contract falls under the transport services industry category (CPV Code 60000000) and is set within the United Kingdom, addressing broader territories such as British Overseas Territories and Europe. The process utilised a dynamic purchasing system with a selective procurement method for sourcing suppliers. The contract period commences on 4th September 2025 and concludes on 31st August 2026, with a possible extension until 31st July 2027. Key deadlines included a submission return deadline on 28th August 2025 at 09:00, and clarification questions deadline on 27th August 2025. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to engage in a public procurement process with defined stipulations and the potential for contract extension. Companies that specialise in transport services, particularly those adept at dynamic purchasing systems, could benefit from participating in such tenders. Despite the award being made to Cabs Smart, smaller enterprises experienced in the delivery of specialised transport services can leverage similar future opportunities to secure contracts in the public sector. With a published value of £23,560, this procurement exercise illustrates a promising avenue for business growth within the regional transport service market. ## 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. QIP393 2025-08-28 (0900) Felixstowe to Kesgrave High School, Kesgrave (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 28/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,560 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | 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 | CABS SMART; IP EXPRESS CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878 - 3 Sep 2025 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878 - 28 Aug 2025 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79530301-d254-4b7e-adae-d0be256b1878 3rd September 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-b5fd17-84d34f0a-2b0a-4226-8972-f260cfa82ef9. 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