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title: "QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a893c183-da35-450e-9907-d173f14d2ec1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the tender titled "QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle)". This contract falls under the services category, specifically transport services excl. waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract location includes multiple regions, with a primary address in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process is part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 28 November 2025, with the contract period extending from 4 December 2025 to 31 July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £6,505.60 and has been given to the supplier Cabs Smart, with John Dallen as the contact point at the Suffolk County Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing four-seater vehicles. Although currently awarded, similar future opportunities within dynamic purchasing systems may arise, beneficial for businesses ready to engage in public service supply. Companies experienced in meeting regional transport needs, especially within the specified geographical locations, can look to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with local councils. Understanding and complying with strict deadlines, as demonstrated in this procurement, is essential for successful participation. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises should note this as a potential area for future tendering, even though this particular opportunity wasn't marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

## 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. QIP289 2025-11-28 (0900) Hadleigh - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) 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 28/11/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/11/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9deed0c-5818-4f04-98a7-9ad151218d28 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,505 |
| 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 SMART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9deed0c-5818-4f04-98a7-9ad151218d28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9deed0c-5818-4f04-98a7-9ad151218d28
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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