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title: "QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD - AWARD"
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# QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6e8485e-cbe5-4f89-95e4-f1b70b8ddb10

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a public procurement process for transport services, specifically focusing on the provision of passenger transportation. The title of the contract, "QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education," indicates the service route from Ipswich, Suffolk to Colchester, Essex. This process, categorised under the industry code "60000000" for transport services, reached the award stage with the award being made on 18th July 2025. The procurement method was via a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with submissions initially due by the same date. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st July 2027.

The awarded contract to Cabs Smart offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Firms with expertise in logistical operations within the UK, particularly those familiar with routes across Suffolk and Essex, are well-placed to take advantage of similar opportunities. This tender demonstrates the potential for securing long-term contracts through public sector engagements, particularly through DPS frameworks. Although this opportunity was not specifically set aside for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with logistical capabilities and experience in servicing educational institutions could benefit from exploring future contract opportunities in this sector.

## 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. QOC721 09:00 2025-07-18 Ipswich, Suffolk to Circles Alternative Education, Unit 6, Lanswood Park, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD 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 2025-07-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-15 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/a7efc809-2434-4ef1-b905-6b5c5358d4ec |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,760 |
| 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

- 18 Jul 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7efc809-2434-4ef1-b905-6b5c5358d4ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7efc809-2434-4ef1-b905-6b5c5358d4ec
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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