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title: "QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2979101-eb2b-4425-854c-641f806dcc53

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the Award stage for the tender titled "QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge Academy, Ipswich". This contract falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, under the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Cabs Smart and is set to commence on 3rd September 2025, ending on 31st July 2030, with a total award value of £45,600. The buying organisation is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated via a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, with the tender having closed for submissions by 19th August 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specialising in passenger services. The contract is ideally suited for well-established suppliers such as Cabs Smart, who can provide a four-seated vehicle service to fulfil the needs of the council's transport requirements. Even though this particular award may not be open to SMEs or VCSEs according to the procurement suitability criteria, larger transport firms could benefit from engaging in similar tenders. This dynamic purchasing approach provides an avenue for businesses to grow by consistently delivering quality transport services to local authorities over a long-term contract period, thereby securing stable revenue streams.

## 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. QIP224 0900 2025-08-19 Wetheringsett Cum Brockford - Westbridge academy, 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 2025-08-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-18 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/7a69a6a0-35b0-4a5f-b2c1-fd8ec016ed18 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,600 |
| 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

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a69a6a0-35b0-4a5f-b2c1-fd8ec016ed18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a69a6a0-35b0-4a5f-b2c1-fd8ec016ed18
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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