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title: "2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC787 Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-04 09:00 - QOC787 Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8a43601-2d0d-4f86-a5dc-63a38cca26f2

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has been completed for the transport services from Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. This contract falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and covers a diverse range of delivery locations, including the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th August 2025. The awarded supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd, will start services from 4th September 2025 with the contract lasting until 31st July 2030. Key dates for the tender included a clarification deadline on 28th July 2025 and submission deadline on 4th August 2025, both by 9:00 BST.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport service providers capable of fulfilling long-term contracts. Organisations specialising in transportation, especially those with experience in school transport services, would find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence in Suffolk and Essex regions. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, the selection through a mini competition suggests active competition where only businesses meeting high standards were considered. This contract, with a total value of £191,900, presents a lucrative opportunity for experienced transport service companies looking to enhance their portfolio by strategic involvement in dynamic passenger transport systems.

## 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. Stowmarket to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 Monday 4th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 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/bc8b5a02-1a63-4212-8f79-63f3fe0120c0 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,900 |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8b5a02-1a63-4212-8f79-63f3fe0120c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8b5a02-1a63-4212-8f79-63f3fe0120c0
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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