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QSC199 09:00 2026-05-06 Sudbury, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 May 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a dynamic competition for the supply of passenger transport services, as specified in the tender titled "QSC199 09:00 2026-05-06 Sudbury, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD". This tender is part of a broader Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), identified by CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract commencing on 11 May 2026 and set to end by 31 January 2030. Notably, the procurement operation concluded with a contract award on 6 May 2026, with an active status confirmed for the supplier, Universal Cabs Ltd, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for well-established transport companies capable of delivering passenger services within the specified areas. Businesses positioned in the UK and surrounding territories might find this contract especially appealing as it aligns with long-term service delivery and strategic expansion goals. With a total contract value of GBP 33,078.24, companies like Universal Cabs Ltd, which have already been identified as a successful supplier, exemplify the type of enterprise that would be competitive in similar tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC199 09:00 2026-05-06 Sudbury, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Sudbury, Suffolk - 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. QSC199 09:00 2026-05-06 Sudbury, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 2026-05-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19ad70bb-5312-43c2-9cd0-04174786c0bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7579193a-1eb2-4ed4-88cc-f0ba55c1823e
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
£33,078 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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