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QSB433 0900 2026-01-14 Somersham - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract under their dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services, specifically focused on providing transport from Somersham to Wetheringsett Manor School. The procurement falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and the procurement process was initiated as a tender. The award stage has been completed with the contract effective from 19th January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The main service involves a 4-seated vehicle and personal assistant, catering to locations in Suffolk, UK, with a procurement status marked as complete and a tender notice initially closed on 14th January 2026.

This opportunity has the potential to foster significant business growth for companies involved in passenger transport services. Businesses with capabilities in providing specialised transport services, particularly those with resources to manage small, personal vehicle fleets, would find this contract highly suitable. While it is already awarded, future similar tenders from Suffolk County Council could offer continued business opportunities, especially for locally based businesses in the Ipswich area. Companies interested in scaling up their public sector engagements can consider keeping an eye on upcoming procurement activities within the Council's transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB433 0900 2026-01-14 Somersham - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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. QSB433 0900 2026-01-14 Somersham - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 2026-01-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d8ee40b-9332-4d86-b82f-f1c6d5968466
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652eed33-c0f4-4d8f-b936-e97b92848677
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
£24,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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