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QIP994 0900 2026-08-21 Woodbridge - Piper's vale primary academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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24 Aug 2026 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a school journey between Woodbridge and Piper’s Vale Primary Academy in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle and a PA, indicating a small-capacity, supported transport service rather than general fleet provision. The work falls within transport services (CPV 60000000) and is a services contract. Delivery is associated with Ipswich and Woodbridge, with the buying organisation based in Ipswich. Businesses involved in local passenger transport, school transport, private hire or other suitably managed vehicle services would find the subject matter relevant, particularly where they can provide a four-seat vehicle together with the required PA support for the journey.

The procurement is complete and an active award was made to Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD on 24 August 2026. The awarded value is £126,825. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The opportunity was conducted as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Returned submissions were due by 09:00 on 21 August 2026, and clarification questions by 09:00 on 20 August 2026. The tender was marked complete, and the award covers the single described requirement. The procurement record identifies the service as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD is the selected supplier.

For suppliers assessing comparable future school transport requirements from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, this award demonstrates demand for a tightly defined local service using a four-seat vehicle and a PA. A credible competitor would need reliable access to an appropriately sized vehicle, dependable operational capacity for scheduled school travel, and the ability to provide suitable PA support. Local knowledge of Ipswich, Woodbridge and school journey arrangements would be commercially useful, as would experience in passenger transport and managing regular, dependable services for children or other passengers needing assistance. The buyer’s use of a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition also makes familiarity with that purchasing route important. The recorded exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs indicates that businesses should consider the buyer’s scale expectations when preparing for similar requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP994 0900 2026-08-21 Woodbridge - Piper's vale primary academy, 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. QIP994 0900 2026-08-21 Woodbridge - Piper's vale primary academy, 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 2026-08-21 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4175c4d2-0fc2-4ca2-b58b-bbdf9716b71c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609090c7-1829-45ec-a100-3c35397bfb3b
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
£126,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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

Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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