QIP317 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 10:57

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for a new project in Ipswich aimed at providing transport services to a new skill centre located in Felixstowe. This tender, classified under the industry category of transport services, was managed through a mini competition leveraging a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement stage has moved to award status as of 28th July 2026, with Tony Kirby Transport Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 through to 31st July 2031, expecting service delivery across various locations, primarily the United Kingdom with a focus on Felixstowe and Ipswich.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in passenger transport services. Although the awarded supplier is Tony Kirby Transport Limited, the tender's characteristics highlight lucrative openings for companies capable of providing reliable transport solutions within the specified regions. With a contract value of £68,400, businesses with the capacity for four-seated vehicle provision and experience in public service delivery can find rich grounds for growth and potential future bids. The suitability criteria suggest involvement is less certain for SMEs or VCSEs, making it more appropriate for larger transport firms seeking to expand their market reach in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

QIP317 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP317 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14868e56-99fc-4cd8-ab33-7e6ba58f0d23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8989e170-9082-475f-a801-c65fb4583da2
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
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TONY KIRBY TRANSPORT

Further Information

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