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title: "QOC795 2025-08-05 (0900) Finborough to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QOC795 2025-08-05 (0900) Finborough to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa28745e-e522-497d-92f9-230c4b934450

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, seeking services under their Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport. The contract titled "QOC795 2025-08-05 Finborough to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk" was awarded on 6th August 2025 to Universal Cabs Ltd. The contract encompasses transport services (not including waste transport) and runs from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030, with the potential for an extension until 31st July 2032. Located in Suffolk, the process reached the award stage with a submission deadline on 5th August 2025 at 09:00, part of the tender initiation type and marked as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in provision of passenger transport services, offering a long-term contract within the UK. It provides growth opportunities especially for companies with the capability to supply eight-seated vehicles with a passenger assistant. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses that can ensure reliable service and compliance with local transport regulations will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their competitive edge and fostering business development in the transport sector.

## 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. QOC795 2025-08-05 (0900) Finborough to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 05/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 04/08/2025 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/9cfea250-1b22-41f1-a70d-2afca49ecb3f |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,250 |
| 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

- 6 Aug 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cfea250-1b22-41f1-a70d-2afca49ecb3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cfea250-1b22-41f1-a70d-2afca49ecb3f
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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