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QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with consideration for other areas including British Oversea Territories and Europe. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been finalised on 17th April 2026, with Suffolk County Council awarding the contract to Universal Cabs Ltd. The contract, valued at £147,636.08, commences on 21st April 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses with the capability to provide tailored transport solutions, including the provision of a 4-seated vehicle and personnel assistance, would be particularly well-placed to compete in this sector. While SMEs and VCSEs were not the focus of suitability, the overall contract presents opportunities for established transport service providers to expand their operations and enhance their business profiles within Suffolk and beyond. The procurement method was unspecified, offering flexibility in how businesses could engage with the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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. QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 2026-04-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4849744e-45f6-410a-9f56-ad6f56ff029d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63091286-93d4-4c5d-9649-89c1b8e0ca50
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
£147,636 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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