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title: "QIP323 0900 2025-09-09 Stowmarket - Castle hill community centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP323 0900 2025-09-09 Stowmarket - Castle hill community centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4b53a56-350d-4cc5-af0f-a58ca11f91fd

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, particularly requiring a four-seated vehicle and a PA, to be operated from Stowmarket to the Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich. This award marks the completion of the procurement process initiated through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The procurement falls under the category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport, as defined by CPV code 60000000. Key dates were the tender submission deadline on 9th September 2025 and the award date on 11th September 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 15th September 2025 and end on 31st July 2026. Discussions and clarifications were required to be addressed before 8th September 2025. While the procurement method details are unspecified, the process ensures a methodical approach adhering to the relevant procurement standards.

Businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those with a capacity to offer passenger conveyance solutions, are best suited for such tenders. Although this specific award was given to Universal Cabs Ltd, similar future opportunities can cater to businesses looking to expand their service areas or enhance their fleet capabilities. The contract value of £19,167.20 signifies a moderate yet substantial opportunity for growth, especially if a company can demonstrate efficient service delivery and compliance with Suffolk County Council's requirements. With the procurement conditions not specifically favourable to SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an equitable opportunity for larger transport firms to leverage their resources and expertise in public transport solutions. Business users should look to engage in dynamic purchasing systems and monitor similar tenders for ongoing opportunities within the passenger 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. QIP323 0900 2025-09-09 Stowmarket - Castle hill community centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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 0900 2025-09-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-08 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/e8f884a3-091a-4444-8287-d161c62a2a4a |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,167 |
| 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

- 11 Sep 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f884a3-091a-4444-8287-d161c62a2a4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f884a3-091a-4444-8287-d161c62a2a4a
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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