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title: "2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99f30409-8b2f-404f-b4a9-c7a7ee370aec

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process to award a contract titled "QOC786 Claydon to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex." This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with the CPV code 60000000. The project location is in Essex, United Kingdom, and has implications for various regions including Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is at the Award phase as of 17th October 2025. The tender process was initiated to secure passenger transport services through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The deadline for submissions was 9:00 AM on 4th August 2025, with significant contract periods from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for transport service providers. Given that it involves a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that have expertise in offering reliable passenger transport services are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd for £272,080 GBP, outlines both a secure financial opportunity and a potential long-term partnership with Suffolk County Council. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those already familiar with regional transportation needs and capable of expanding their reach into broader areas including European and overseas territories, stand to benefit significantly from such tenders.

## 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. Claydon 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 Monday 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th 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 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2b2dbf-4b43-4eeb-b082-18defed5741c |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,080 |
| 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

- 17 Oct 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2b2dbf-4b43-4eeb-b082-18defed5741c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2b2dbf-4b43-4eeb-b082-18defed5741c
  17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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