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title: "QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d162480b-94a2-423e-85bb-8836d438107e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the tender awarding process for the contract titled "QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle)". This falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with a focus on providing passenger transport services. The contract was awarded on 25th September 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24th September 2025. The contract will commence on 29th September 2025 and is set to last until 31st July 2028. The buying organisation for this procurement is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, and the successful supplier is Universal Cabs Ltd. This procurement relates primarily to the UK but has the potential to touch on broader locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing tailored solutions within a defined geographical area, such as the route connecting Elmswell and Castle East School in Bungay. Businesses that are well-established in local transport logistics and are looking to expand into contracted government work will find opportunities here. The contract's value is £53,877.54, offering a stable income stream over an extended period for businesses like Universal Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses with the ability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services would be prime candidates for similar opportunities in the future. Despite this particular contract not prioritising SMEs or VCSEs, it provides insights into what large-scale service contracts entail with government bodies.

## 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. QBH166 2025-09-24 (0900) Elmswell to Castle East School, Bungay (4 seated vehicle) 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 24/09/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/09/2025 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/d7a4fadf-6242-4b24-b417-9968ab5c64d3 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,877 |
| 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

- 25 Sep 2025 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a4fadf-6242-4b24-b417-9968ab5c64d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a4fadf-6242-4b24-b417-9968ab5c64d3
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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