Award

QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA, to Royal Rides. This pertains to the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, with a CPV classification of transport services (excl. waste transport). The project is centred around Castle Hill Infant School in Ipswich. The awards process was completed as of 5 February 2026. The contract period is from 9 February 2026 to 14 May 2026, and while the procurement method details were not specified, the tender process has concluded.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to collaborate with local councils like Suffolk County Council. Companies like Royal Rides that can offer reliable transport solutions with the required specifications are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Although not designated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in dynamic purchasing systems and meeting strict timelines, such as submitting by the tender deadline, can find growth prospects in these government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-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. QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-04 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/a5dcf098-5791-4f9c-bd26-f0f59290e34f
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
£4,643 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 14 May 2026 1-6 months
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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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