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QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 May 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which successfully completed the tender titled "QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk". This process falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and is marked as complete, having achieved the award stage. The award was made on 12th May 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd and encompasses services beginning from 13th May 2026, extending to 31st July 2030. Taking place primarily in Suffolk, United Kingdom, this contract was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract was awarded for a value of £163,179.60 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers within the transportation sector focusing on public and specialised transport offerings. Businesses with strengths in logistical coordination for educational institutions and those with a robust operation within Suffolk and the broader UK region would be well-suited to compete in this sector. The framework of a Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexible entry points for potential vendors looking for collaborative growth with public sector bodies. This specific award to Universal Cabs Ltd illustrates the potential for competitive gains in the field of passenger transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, 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. QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, 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 2026-05-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2330c562-989b-4916-b481-ddc29d64c6ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84a7d58-6a88-4bcc-980c-fbd7e854940a
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
£163,179 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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 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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