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title: "QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e192ec8-d7b8-4d43-9fc0-db5a2ee5e322

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA, related to Ipswich's Murrayfield Primary School. The procurement falls under the 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' industry category. The award was granted as part of a competitive process linked to the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with a completion announcement made on 13th November 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The procurement stage was in the award phase at the time of the notice, with the supplier being Universal Cabs Ltd. Important deadlines included the tender submission end date of 11th November 2025 and a clarification query deadline on 10th November 2025.

This tender provides existing transport service providers with a significant business growth opportunity by securing long-term service provision to a public institution, thereby potentially enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating their capabilities in meeting government contract standards. Businesses with a focus on passenger transport services, a reliable fleet, and experience in school transport services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Universal Cabs Ltd successfully capitalised on this opportunity, benefiting from a substantial contract valued at £108,946 over five years, reinforcing their market presence in the Ipswich region.

## 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. QIP980 0900 2025-11-11 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (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 2025-11-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-10 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/991e8946-e1d2-4ed9-b2eb-b82897f4c6fc |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,946 |
| 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

- 13 Nov 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991e8946-e1d2-4ed9-b2eb-b82897f4c6fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991e8946-e1d2-4ed9-b2eb-b82897f4c6fc
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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