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

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for the journey between Felixstowe and the New Skill Centre in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity passenger transport operation rather than a large vehicle or fleet service. The work is associated with Ipswich and Felixstowe in Suffolk, with the buyer based in Russell Road, Ipswich. The procurement falls within transport services, covering the operation of a vehicle to transport passengers for the council’s stated journey and destination. The selected supplier was based in Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, which indicates that the service is delivered within the local area.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 28 July 2026 to Tony Kirby Transport Limited. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The awarded value was £68,400 excluding any unstated adjustments, in GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The original submission deadline was 27 July 2026 at 09:00, and clarification questions were due by 24 July 2026 at 09:00. The requirement was recorded as a services procurement and the tender is marked complete. The award is active, with the contract covering the specified four-seat passenger transport service.

This award provides a clear example of demand from Suffolk County Council for small-capacity passenger transport linked to a specific education or skills destination. Suppliers considering future requirements from this buyer would need access to a suitable four-seated vehicle and the operational ability to provide dependable journeys between Felixstowe and Ipswich. They would also need to be able to compete through the council’s Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System and respond to mini-competition requirements within its stated timetable. Local passenger transport operators, including firms serving Suffolk and nearby areas, are the most directly relevant competitors. The contract’s five-year scale shows the value of maintaining reliable vehicle availability and service continuity for similar council transport requirements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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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
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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