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title: "QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) - AWARD"
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# QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc3723e-dab3-4761-96a7-7421b9fdeb6b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a specialised transport service under the title "QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA)". This procurement falls under the transport services category (CPV: 60000000) and was at the award stage as of 2nd October 2025. The contract commences on 6th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030, primarily serving locations in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process involved a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring a competitive environment for service suppliers.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services looking to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing gender-specific staffing as specified in the tender. Though not ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and specific requirements of the contract, companies with a foothold in professional transport services can benefit from the stable, long-term revenue it offers. Universal Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for growth through strategic engagement with public sector contracts.

## 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. QLT959 2025-10-01 (0900) Leiston to Kinda Forest School, Worlingham and Deben Community Farm, Melton (4 seated vehicle with female driver and female PA) 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 01/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 30/09/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514e26bc-959f-4595-b9ac-d2dffddd139e |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £263,696 |
| 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

- 2 Oct 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514e26bc-959f-4595-b9ac-d2dffddd139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514e26bc-959f-4595-b9ac-d2dffddd139e
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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