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title: "2025-02-04 09:00 - QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# 2025-02-04 09:00 - QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-881fff54-44e6-4dc7-8f59-01d16a90a286

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process titled "QOC758 Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex". The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), covers routes within the United Kingdom and other specified regions. This award stage process concluded with the contract being awarded on 5th February 2025. The transport services contract will commence on 10th February 2025 and run until 31st July 2030. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 4th February 2025 and the clarification questions deadline on 3rd February 2025. The procurement method was not specified in the provided details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this procurement due to the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. The contract, valued at £144,462.70, has been awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, a company based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Companies within the transport sector looking to expand their business footprint within the public sector would find this type of contract advantageous due to its long-term nature and regional focus. As the buying organisation, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeks reliable transport service providers to ensure consistent and efficient transport operations within and around Suffolk.

## 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. Great Blakenham to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 Tuesday 4th February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 3rd February 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/00c875fc-fe19-4fc4-a39f-afc36efdce9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,462 |
| 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

- 5 Feb 2025 at 20:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c875fc-fe19-4fc4-a39f-afc36efdce9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c875fc-fe19-4fc4-a39f-afc36efdce9c
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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