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QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Jul 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process to award a contract for passenger transport services in Ipswich, focused on providing a 4-seated vehicle for Alderwood Academy. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services, specifically excluding waste transport, with an award tag date of 3rd July 2026. The tendering process was part of a dynamic purchasing system, referencing OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The preparation and submission period concluded on 2nd July 2026, and was marked complete shortly thereafter. The awarded contract commences on 7th July 2026 and will run until the end of July 2027, encapsulating services throughout Ipswich and possibly extending to various global locations mentioned.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in passenger transport services, to expand their market presence in the public sector. The contract, valued at £10,569.57, was awarded to Darren Cuthbert T/A Cuthbert Corporate Travel Limited, indicating a conducive opportunity for SMEs catering to similar services, albeit the specific suitability criteria mentioned did not favour SMEs or VCSEs this time. Firms with capacity to engage in dynamic competitive bidding processes with a solid understanding of local and possibly international transport logistics could find this sector advantageous for future growth and continued partnerships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, 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. QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, 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 2026-07-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-166a0ec3-c113-45fc-85e0-aabe166efb2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79954625-b1e6-499b-9fc6-75bf50f98a92
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
£10,569 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

DARREN CUTHBERT T/A CUTHBERT CORPORATE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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