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QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service, titled "QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone Hall School, Ipswich," under dynamic purchasing system OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement focused on securing a 4-seated vehicle to serve transport needs in Ipswich, Suffolk. This award stage was dated 6 March 2026, and the service contract spans from 9 March 2026 to 31 July 2028. The procurement falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, under CPV code 60000000. The suppliers were required to submit their final offers by 9 AM on 6 March 2026, with clarification questions closed by 9 AM on 5 March 2026.

This transport service tender offers businesses in the passenger transport industry a significant growth opportunity, particularly those capable of providing reliable vehicle-based transport services within Ipswich and the surrounding regions. While the suitability for SMEs and VCSE organisations was not highlighted, companies like Manorside Travel Ltd., which successfully secured the contract, showcase the benefits for those able to meet the council's specifications. The provision of a regular and established service allows for secure revenue streams and strengthens local business presence, making it particularly advantageous for transport providers operating in or expanding to Suffolk and East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-03-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cb5c23-d87c-4744-87f8-f38ffe8640d9
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
£45,773 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

MANORSIDE TRAVEL

Further Information

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