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title: "AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c85a988d-0016-4693-b971-6b105c52dfdf

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process titled "AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD". This tender falls under the category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) and is aimed at providing passenger transport services. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract set to start on 5th February 2025 and end on 31st January 2030. The procurement process culminated with the contract award to Cabs Smart on 29th January 2025, at a value of £43,534.40. The services will be provided across the East of England, particularly between East Bergholt and Headway, Ipswich. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 29th January 2025 and clarification questions due by 27th January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the passenger transport sector, especially those capable of providing reliable transportation services with the required 4-seater vehicle. It is an excellent opportunity for established transport providers like Cabs Smart, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can ensure consistent and efficient transport services while adhering to the specified contract period and requirements. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies with sufficient resources and experience in similar contracts would find this procurement beneficial for long-term growth and regional market presence.

## 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. AIP009 0900 2025-01-29 East Bergholt to Headway, EPSILON HOUSE 1-10, EPSILON TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IP3 9FJ (4-seater 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 2025-01-29 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-01-27 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-01-31.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664742c4-14fd-442a-998d-503ebfe2a398 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,534 |
| 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

- 30 Jan 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664742c4-14fd-442a-998d-503ebfe2a398

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664742c4-14fd-442a-998d-503ebfe2a398
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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