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title: "QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcb1cf0b-d6c0-42d4-931a-bc20778986f0

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant)". The procurement falls under the services category specifically for transport services, excluding waste transport with CPV classification code 60000000. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this tender involves transport from Kesgrave, Ipswich, to The Ashley School in Lowestoft. The tender process was part of a mini competition within the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The tender submissions deadline was 29th October 2025, and the awarded contract commenced on 3rd November 2025, lasting until 31st July 2027.

This tender opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing comfortable vehicles with passenger assistants. Although the initial award has been made to Universal Cabs Ltd, companies operating within the passenger transport sector can look forward to similar opportunities in the future, potentially leveraging their capacity and local expertise to compete in the Suffolk area. With a total contract value of GBP 62,747.88, the procurement offers financial prospects for suppliers with competitive service offerings tailored to public sector needs.

## 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. QLT995 2025-10-29 (0900) Kesgrave, Ipswich to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 29/10/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 28/10/2025 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/437dd612-951e-444a-bbcf-59581f0942b2 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,747 |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2025 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437dd612-951e-444a-bbcf-59581f0942b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437dd612-951e-444a-bbcf-59581f0942b2
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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