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QSB436 0900 2026-02-06 Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage for a tender concerning transport services, specifically for the Wetheringsett manor school in Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford. The tender, with the ID IT-368-19929-QSB436, involved providing a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. This procurement was part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services and had its submissions deadline on 6th February 2026 at 9:00 am. The contract, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, is set to commence on 9th February 2026 and will run until 31st July 2027, with a total value of £63,401.10. The industry category for this procurement is Transport services, classified under CPV code 60000000.

This tender opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies within the transport services sector seeking public contracts to expand their portfolios. Large enterprises, given the tender's unsuitability marking for SMEs and VCSEs, would be well-positioned to participate in similar future processes. The procurement also highlights Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's engagement in community service provision, underscoring the importance of reliable and efficient transport solutions. Companies with experience in managing logistics and passenger services within the public sector may find such tenders promising for business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB436 0900 2026-02-06 Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (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. QSB436 0900 2026-02-06 Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (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 2026-02-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49a3a4cb-0639-4ec8-84b2-dcd695355f34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21ee20b-5dc8-487b-b304-a79f2e42a070
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
£63,401 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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