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QIP390 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QIP390 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich" requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. This procurement falls under the transport services category, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, concluded with a submission deadline at 0900 on 16th February 2026, and the awarded contract will commence on 23rd February 2026, lasting until 30th June 2027. The awarded supplier is Universal Cabs Ltd.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those capable of delivering reliable passenger transport in the Ipswich area. Although this specific contract was awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, businesses in similar sectors can benefit from engaging with the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport’s services, likely seeking robust, professional transport services competitively. Providers with a focus on service quality and reliability, capable of meeting dynamic transport needs, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP390 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QIP390 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-02-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-074e6937-12dc-4dd7-884f-4ce0d3a24cb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0970f5e7-1f51-46ec-b13a-bc5b54e5e375
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,501 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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