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IP247, 0900 2026-05-07, Levington to Copleston High School, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 May 2026 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a public procurement process titled "IP247, Levington to Copleston High School, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD". The tender falls under the transport services industry category and covers locations including the United Kingdom and other regions. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract is to begin on 11th May 2026 and will end on 31st July 2028. The process followed a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services, with Loyal Express Cabs Ltd awarded the contract valued at £33,237.84. The deadline for submission was on 7th May 2026, and further details could be clarified before 6th May 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport. Companies specialising in local or international transport services might find participating in such tenders beneficial for growth. While the opportunity is not designated for small or voluntary community sector enterprises, it does offer a significant contract period and value that could attract well-established transport providers aiming to expand their service offerings with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP247, 0900 2026-05-07, Levington to Copleston High School, Ipswich (4 seats) - 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. IP247, 0900 2026-05-07, Levington to Copleston High School, Ipswich (4 seats) 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 2026-05-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f9f21cc-9967-42dd-b59c-eb6f8d2bc573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d61267e-fbed-44ac-860f-9aa5db9c13c0
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
£33,237 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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