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title: "QSB006 09:00 2025-07-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, - AWARD"
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# QSB006 09:00 2025-07-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d351ee2e-945a-4ad0-84db-411744584689

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a contract awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd for providing passenger transport services. This tender, identified as QSB006, comprises the transportation route from Ipswich, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk. The process reached the award stage on 22nd July 2025, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2025 and extending until 31st July 2028. Though originally part of a Dynamic Purchasing System under the industry category of transport services, the procurement method details were not specified. Bidders had to submit their proposals by 9:00 on the award date, and no late submissions were accepted. Despite the competition not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the opportunity was evidently secured by a local supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of efficiently managing passenger logistics. Companies with an established presence in Suffolk or surrounding regions, and those with proven experience in fulfilling similar transport contracts are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By securing contracts within public sector frameworks like Suffolk County Council's, businesses can potentially expand their portfolio and reputation, further increasing their growth and stability in the sector. This award exemplifies the potential for local businesses to leverage government contracts for sustained business growth, even if they are not categorised as SMEs or social enterprises.

## 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. QSB006 09:00 2025-07-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, 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 09:00 2025-07-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31-07-2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e171562-5fcc-46ad-9b5e-53a93372512b |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,300 |
| 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

- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e171562-5fcc-46ad-9b5e-53a93372512b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e171562-5fcc-46ad-9b5e-53a93372512b
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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