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QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award phase of a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle for St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich. This process falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a contract reference ID IT-368-19870-QIP405. The procurement method details were not specified. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 21st January 2026 and the contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The value of the awarded contract amounts to £5,639.58.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the passenger transport services sector, particularly those experienced with school transportation needs. Given that Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport served as the buyer and Universal Cabs Ltd was awarded the contract, businesses with capabilities in similar transport service provisions may find such tenders beneficial for expanding their service offerings. Although the procurement method was not specified, engaging in dynamic purchasing systems and aiming for public contracts like this can enhance market visibility and potentially lead to further collaborations or awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary school, Ipswich (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. QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary school, Ipswich (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 2026-01-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ddd7d25-5490-4323-a635-244253430072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625a2452-9737-4787-9953-d1136fbed511
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
£5,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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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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