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QIP061 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 May 2026 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport concerns the acquisition of passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System. This project, titled "QIP061 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Redstone Hall School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Transport Services, with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement has proceeded to the award stage, with the award date being 13th May 2026. The contract's commencement date is set for 14th May 2026, concluding on 31st July 2031. The services will be based in Ipswich, Suffolk within the United Kingdom, with the option to serve a broader range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services capable of providing the requisite personnel and vehicle specifications. Although the tender has already been awarded to GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD, businesses in similar industries can glean insights into the standards required by public bodies like Suffolk County Council, which may aid in future bids. Companies with a strong track record in passenger transport and an ability to comply with local authority requirements are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders looking to expand their service delivery and clientele in the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP061 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Redstone hall 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. QIP061 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Redstone hall 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 2026-05-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d61a13a-39ea-4e6e-9b39-6d008a49b35d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe250f6c-aeda-41cf-802a-78def219aa5f
Current Stage
Award
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
£136,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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

Notice Documents

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