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title: "2025-04-09 09:00 - QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD"
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# 2025-04-09 09:00 - QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f559e0ec-8df2-45df-851b-f22a34953457

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the transport services between Ipswich and West Row Academy. The contract, titled "QML052 Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD", falls under the category of transport services excluding waste transport (CPV code 60000000). The procurement process, executed via a selective method using a Dynamic Purchasing System, was completed on 9th April 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 22nd April 2025 to 31st July 2029, covering areas within, and potentially beyond, the United Kingdom. Suffolk County Council is located at Russell Road, Ipswich, and engaged Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD as the supplier for this £153,335.70 contract. Key dates included a submission deadline on 9th April 2025.

This transport tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of operating within a long-term framework arranged through a Dynamic Purchasing System. Companies that are well-equipped and experienced in catering to academic institutions could find this contract instrumental in expanding their business operations. Although this specific contract was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust service delivery model in the transport sector may see competitive advantages in similar future opportunities.

## 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. Ipswich to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Wednesday 9th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 7th April 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/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,335 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CABS SMART; FAST CABS IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1
- 13 May 2025 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1
- 9 Apr 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd08952-071e-433b-a519-d89bd6347ad1
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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