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title: "QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe5c385-f331-4806-80d2-5816662492c6

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the contract titled "QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." This procurement process involves securing passenger transport services within Ipswich, under the broader category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement was conducted through a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System with reference to OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process reached conclusion on 16th August 2025, with a contract period starting on 3rd September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2027. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport served as the buying organisation, located on Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those prepared to offer small vehicle transport solutions tailored to specific routes. Enterprises such as taxi services, private hire transportation firms, and small fleet operators would find this contract beneficial, potentially leading to stable revenue over a two-year period. Although the procurement process did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, providers with a robust service capability and competitive pricing were well-placed to benefit. IP Express Cabs, based in Ipswich, successfully secured the contract, reflecting the competitive nature of this opportunity in the local transport industry.

## 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. QIP275 2025-08-15 1500 Knodishall - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2025-08-15 1500. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-08-15 0900 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/2954b594-a837-4212-a7d3-a37581cdee37 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,340 |
| 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 | IP EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2025 at 06:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2954b594-a837-4212-a7d3-a37581cdee37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2954b594-a837-4212-a7d3-a37581cdee37
  16th 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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