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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

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:50

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17 Feb 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council coordinated a procurement process for transporting students to Morland Primary School in Ipswich, utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. This tender, which required a four-seated vehicle and a PA, was completed as a mini competition under CPV classification 60000000: Transport Services (excluding Waste Transport). This selective procurement method involved a call-off from an existing dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process reached the award stage and concluded successfully with contracts signed for the period from 23 February 2026 to 30 June 2027. The award date was 17 February 2026, with significant contract updates published on 20 March 2026.

The procurement represents a valuable opportunity for transport-oriented businesses, especially those capable of meeting specific transport needs in Ipswich, Suffolk, and beyond. Though suitability does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs specifically, larger transport providers can benefit from engaging with Suffolk County Council’s dynamic purchasing arrangements. Two awards were issued: one to All Travel Services LTD, valued at £41,399.10, and the other to Universal Cabs Ltd, valued at £39,501.00. Companies with a robust operational capability and familiarity with public transport services are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, potentially paving the way for future growth opportunities through local government partnerships.

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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.

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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£82,738 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

ALL TRAVEL SERVICES

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

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