--- title: "2025-07-09 09:00 - QBE268 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-30" --- # 2025-07-09 09:00 - QBE268 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services under the CPV classification 60000000, covering the region from Elmswell to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. This process was executed as a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System intended for the supply of passenger transport services. This contract, reflecting a substantial investment of £248,812.13, was awarded on 9th July 2025 with a contract period slated from 14th July 2025 to 31st July 2029, potentially extendable up to 31st July 2032. Interested parties were required to submit proposals by 9:00 AM on 9th July 2025, and clarifying questions were entertained until 15:00 on 7th July 2025. The postal codes covered include IP1 2BX in the United Kingdom and areas extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the award made to Universal Cabs Ltd. This tender presents key opportunities for growth within the transport service sector, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport. The award process reveals that the winning supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd, operates at an SME scale, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can successfully secure such valuable contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services, particularly those positioned within Suffolk or the broader UK transport network, stand well-suited to participate in such selective procurement processes. The framework adopted allows for dynamic participation, offering prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within county council transport operations. This contract caters to a broad geographic reach, affording potential for expansion and increased service delivery beyond local confines. ## 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. Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 9th July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 7th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2032. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £248,812 | | 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 | CHESTNUT TRIP; UNIVERSAL CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 30 Jul 2025 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400 - 30 Jul 2025 at 09:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400 - 10 Jul 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28890023-7ab7-4623-9bda-1558c13e1400 30th July 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-b5fd17-8e5473cc-96b0-4822-a3ad-a925041542ab. 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