QIP719 0900 2026-08-05 Felixstowe - Piper's vale primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QIP719 0900 2026-08-05 Felixstowe - Piper's vale primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)" under the category of Transport services. This procurement was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract stage is currently complete, as of 5th August 2026, with submissions having been due by 5th August 2026. The transport service will be located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The award was decided on the use of a specific vehicle and a passenger assistant, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The value of this awarded contract is £192,850.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services. The procurement calls for a six-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant, which suits companies experienced in specialised transport services. Businesses such as 24x7 Ltd, A Gofur t/a Eastern Cabs, and others like A K Cars have successfully engaged in this process, indicating that similar companies could find opportunities within such projects. Participation in dynamic systems like these can help businesses expand their client base across the governmental sector, particularly in localised services. Interested companies should ensure they meet the criteria set for upcoming similar opportunities to best leverage their capabilities in this field.

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Notice Title

QIP719 0900 2026-08-05 Felixstowe - Piper's vale primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA 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. QIP719 0900 2026-08-05 Felixstowe - Piper's vale primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA 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 2026-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26802104-0097-43ab-b6ce-4c631ec0c728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817988e8-d8d6-41e6-a4ed-2331832387e0
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
£192,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
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
6
Supplier Names

24X7

A GOFUR T/A EASTERN CABS

A K CARS

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

ALL TRAVEL SERVICES

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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