QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 11:37

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, Ipswich," focusing on the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement pertains to the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The project location is primarily within Ipswich, Suffolk, with delivery potential to broader regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage has concluded with an award dated 28th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st July 2031. This procurement was executed through a dynamic purchasing system, with no specific procurement method details disclosed.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, especially for organizations specialising in passenger transport services. The awarded contract to Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd highlights an opportunity for businesses capable of providing comprehensive transport solutions, including a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. Firms within the transport sector that are looking to expand service offerings in Suffolk and surrounding areas would find this contract particularly suitable. SMEs and VCSEs may have found less suitability in this instance, yet large-scale providers can leverage these contracts to establish a broader service footprint in the region, aligning with public sector transport needs.

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Notice Title

QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, 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. QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, 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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3891916f-b1c3-444c-bf06-80e0fb36a53a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d0edcc-09bf-49ad-9c84-dc499235353f
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
£149,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
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
1
Supplier Name

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

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