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title: "2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD"
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# 2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a337d8ba-8fd8-4847-9faf-bf14c59ca925

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, who have awarded a contract titled "QBE317 Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham" within the transport services industry category. Located in Suffolk, this contract had its submissions deadline on 23rd September 2025, with the clarification question period closing the day before. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage as of 24th September 2025, with Cabs 4 U announced as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026. Although the procurement method has not been specified, this process was conducted as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at providing passenger transport. Given the contract's focused geographical requirement around Ipswich, companies with a strong presence or operational capacity in Suffolk will find this particularly advantageous. While the procurement does not specify suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it remains open for capable service providers who can adhere to the specified delivery schedules and service expectations. The engagement of Cabs 4 U as the awarded supplier highlights the potential competitiveness and opportunity within this sector for similar service providers looking to expand their business portfolio through public 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. Ipswich to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 23rd September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd September 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/1e9ce4a7-908c-4205-8d3e-7be38e9262b7 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,274 |
| 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 | CABS 4 U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ce4a7-908c-4205-8d3e-7be38e9262b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ce4a7-908c-4205-8d3e-7be38e9262b7
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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