Award

QSB010 0900 2026-01-15 Ipswich - Creeting lakes, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 10:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QSB010 0900 2026-01-15 Ipswich - Creeting lakes, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required)" as part of a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. The award stage of the procurement process has been completed, with Royal Rides being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £2,953.92, is set to commence on 19th January 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is applicable to a variety of geographical regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Interested parties were required to submit clarification questions by 14th January 2026 and final submissions by 15th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing 4-seated vehicles. Although the project was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies in the transport industry can benefit by expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts through similar opportunities. Businesses equipped to meet the requirements of dynamic purchasing systems will find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their market visibility and gaining valuable experience in delivering to government standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB010 0900 2026-01-15 Ipswich - Creeting lakes, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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. QSB010 0900 2026-01-15 Ipswich - Creeting lakes, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-01-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-14 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48bb1c35-3ceb-41bb-8b9d-05481823bcd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c4077c-51be-48a9-8037-1ac303f59591
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
£2,953 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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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