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2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of its public procurement process titled "QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe." This procurement, under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), was located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and aimed at providing passenger transport services. The tender period ended on 31st March 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement used a Dynamic Purchasing System method but details of the exact procurement methodology were not specified. The awarded contract, valued at £83,539.20, was made to Universal Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, including taxi and passenger vehicle suppliers, particularly those able to operate within Suffolk and have the capacity for long-term service provision. Although suitability criteria suggest it was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of managing service contracts over extended periods might benefit from exploring similar opportunities through Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Engaging in contracts such as these can facilitate long-term growth and visibility within the public sector transport procurement market.

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Notice Title

2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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. Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 09:00 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14efaa5d-9b01-434d-8151-51def0c23be2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a279fa3d-ea3f-4494-ad4d-7edb5c377276
Current Stage
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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
£83,539 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 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

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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

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