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title: "QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cba2b4d8-f551-46f1-9371-6604e22ad44a

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involved the awarding of a contract titled "QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)". This contract falls within the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, under CPV code 60000000. The location for service delivery is in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with the postal code IP1 2BX. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 31st December 2025, and the contract period commencing on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement method is not explicitly specified, and the process originated from a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations by collaborating with a public sector entity. Optimal candidates for this tender include those with capabilities in providing specific transportation solutions, such as a 4-seated vehicle service, and operations in the Suffolk region. The awarded supplier, Cabs Smart, has demonstrated their capability in meeting the tender requirements. Competing for such contracts can lead to business growth, increased market presence, and an enhanced portfolio, especially for businesses aspiring to strengthen their foothold in governmental contracts and services.

## 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. QIP404 0900 2025-12-31 Felixstowe - Rushmere hall primary school, 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 0900 2025-12-31. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 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/e50bd150-0635-4171-9952-0c69b1a3ccd5 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,091 |
| 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

- 5 Jan 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50bd150-0635-4171-9952-0c69b1a3ccd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50bd150-0635-4171-9952-0c69b1a3ccd5
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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