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QIP402 0900 2026-04-01 Leiston - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-eated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award phase of a tender process seeking the supply of passenger transport services under the CPV category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This tender, identified as QIP402, involves providing a four-seater vehicle and a personal assistant for Leiston to Rushmere Hall Primary School in Ipswich. This procurement process is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System and was officially awarded on 7th April 2026. The contract period will commence on 13th April 2026 and run until 31st July 2030. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method details were not specified.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies in the transport services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may not find this tender suitable, as indicated. However, businesses like Universal Cabs Ltd, which has secured this contract, demonstrate the kind of established operators well-suited for participation. The contract presents an opportunity for business growth through sustained engagement over the four-year contract period, bolstered by stable demand from a public sector entity like Suffolk County Council. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for companies capable of providing specialised transport solutions adapted to the education sector’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP402 0900 2026-04-01 Leiston - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-eated 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. QIP402 0900 2026-04-01 Leiston - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-eated 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 2026-04-01 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b2008cd-f244-4292-b9a8-52b5666301be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f01dbd9f-ce2c-4b7d-a163-0e588c8e75dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£146,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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