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QIP006 09:00 2026-02-25 Framsden, Suffolk to Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the award stage for a contract focusing on transport services within the public sector. The award, titled "QIP006 09:00 2026-02-25 Framsden, Suffolk to Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD," pertains to the provision of passenger transport services. This procurement process was initiated as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at moving individuals from Framsden, Suffolk to Chantry Academy in Ipswich, Suffolk. With the award officially published on 25th February 2026, the tender involves a contract period starting on 2nd March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The tender, falling under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," is designated for service provision throughout the United Kingdom and possibly external regions like the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses in the transport sector looking for government contracts, especially those that can efficiently manage passenger transport services across Suffolk. Since the procurement method was a mini competition utilizing a Dynamic Purchasing System, companies well-versed in competitive bidding and with the capability to meet stringent transport service demands are ideally suited to participate in such tenders. Universal Cabs Ltd has been named the supplier, receiving the contract valued at £25,450.50, highlighting the financial potential and growth opportunities for businesses involved in this sector. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, companies with robust transport service solutions can leverage similar opportunities to expand their service reach and establish significant government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP006 09:00 2026-02-25 Framsden, Suffolk to Chantry Academy, Ipswich, 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. QIP006 09:00 2026-02-25 Framsden, Suffolk to Chantry Academy, Ipswich, 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 2026-02-25. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c5cdc85-1ff4-43d6-866a-6802a38703d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e2e158-55c4-4e46-9971-338b88fd7a61
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
£25,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 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
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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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