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QOC828 2026-03-20 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, is overseeing the procurement process titled "QOC828 2026-03-20 Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle)." This process belongs to the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and will be concluded in Norfolk. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been awarded on 20th March 2026. The project will commence on 23rd March 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This mini competition is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender aimed to ensure transport services are effectively managed within Suffolk and surrounding regions.

The awarded contract, valued at £11,354.40 GBP, presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable vehicle transport within set timelines and locations. Despite not explicitly being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers, especially those already operating in or near Suffolk, could find growth opportunities through such contracts. With Hadleigh Executive Travel Ltd as the successful supplier, businesses with similar profiles that can deliver competitive services in dynamic purchasing frameworks may see opportunities for expanding their presence or strengthening partnerships within local government procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC828 2026-03-20 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC828 2026-03-20 (0900) Ipswich - Hobart High School, Loddon, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 20/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 19/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba303c-ad8f-4988-a20f-d476689b36d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£11,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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

HADLEIGH EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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