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title: "QIP454 2025-12-04 (0900) Haverhill to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QIP454 2025-12-04 (0900) Haverhill to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f478ae-d5ea-4edf-87a4-d58219a5677e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award process for a transport services contract titled "QIP454 2025-12-04 Haverhill to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle)." This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was conducted as a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract is valued at £20,542.80 and will run from 9th December 2025 to 31st August 2026, with an option for the council to extend it until 31st December 2026. The main delivery location is Suffolk, United Kingdom, with services potentially extending to British Oversea Territories, Europe, and beyond. The contract award was finalised on 4th December 2025, marking the transition from tendering to execution.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those looking to expand operations within and beyond the UK. Although specified as not particularly suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises), larger transport companies with experience in handling dynamic purchasing systems may find this contract beneficial for growth and visibility. Businesses should be equipped to handle cross-regional transport logistics and provide reliable services to meet Suffolk County Council's standards. As the procurement method details were not explicitly specified, companies skilled in flexible and competitive tendering processes will be at an advantage.

## 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. QIP454 2025-12-04 (0900) Haverhill to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (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 04/12/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 03/12/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/295f49c2-f931-411e-b45f-d9b6dd0e3c11 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,542 |
| 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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/295f49c2-f931-411e-b45f-d9b6dd0e3c11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/295f49c2-f931-411e-b45f-d9b6dd0e3c11
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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