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QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

20 May 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which sought bids for a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant service from Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton/Hacheston. This falls under the Transport services industry, specifically passenger transport, without waste transport, classified under the CPV code 60000000. The contract has been awarded, with the procurement stage marked as complete. The winning bid was valued at £11,704.61 by A K Cars. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 31st August 2026. Key deadlines included submission of tenders by 15th April 2026 and clarifications by 14th April 2026, with Suffolk County in the United Kingdom being the primary location.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing vehicles with passenger assistants. Companies adept in dynamic purchasing systems could find potential growth by delivering services aligned with the requirements of Suffolk County Council. Although the procurement process has not specified the method, the emphasis on passenger transport services suggests suitability for established firms in the sector rather than small or voluntary community and social enterprises. The award of this contract to A K Cars underlines the prospects available for firms capable of meeting stringent service needs in public transport tenders.

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Notice Title

QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 on 15/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 14/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22d634b0-fdc7-41d9-bdbb-78bc4121bbd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b20364-fc50-46cf-b3d4-0aaf673d60de
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
£11,704 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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

A K CARS

Further Information

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