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title: "2025-08-05 09:00 - QTN038 Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-05 09:00 - QTN038 Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7289475-1258-4ccc-ac4f-a3cc7b3e2509

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process to secure passenger transport services, specifically for routes from Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School in Suffolk. This procurement falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, aligned with the CPV classification 60000000. The tendering process concluded with an award stage on 5th August 2025, marking the end of the tender period, with the contract period set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The procurement took place as a mini-competition within their Dynamic Purchasing System, and the awarded supplier is Kelly's Cabs (Alan Kelly). Key dates included a deadline for clarifications on 29th July 2025 and a final submission deadline on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the passenger transport sector capable of delivering consistent and reliable services over a multi-year period. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically sought, the contract's long duration and significant value, amounting to £89,110, offer a stable income stream for successful bidders. Businesses equipped to cater to regional transport needs across specified geographical locations, including the British Oversea Territories and United Kingdom, would find this contract particularly advantageous. Companies capable of forging strong relationships with local government bodies and with experience in dynamic purchasing systems are well-prepared to compete 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. Drinkstone & Elmswell to Ixworth High School, Ixworth. 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 Tuesday 5th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 29th 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/06904dd6-1fa5-4a58-af5a-cd92a6936249 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,110 |
| 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 | KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06904dd6-1fa5-4a58-af5a-cd92a6936249

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06904dd6-1fa5-4a58-af5a-cd92a6936249
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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