Award

QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 10:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the "QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)" transport services contract under the industry classification "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." This award stage follows a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract period is set from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2026. The opportunity was situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, with relevant coverage extending to regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and more. Hadleigh Private Hire Cars Limited has been awarded the contract, with the decision formalised on 5th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing 4-seated vehicle hire tailored to community transport needs. Organisations with experience or interest in working with local councils or managing logistics across varied geographic locations might find similar opportunities rewarding. While the contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses adept at leveraging dynamic purchasing systems stand to benefit from engaging in such public sector opportunities within the UK transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, 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. QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, 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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-518f2aa9-dd80-44d5-89da-55669563a44a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d166a0b-3d50-4202-80b3-f5c6cde679ca
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
£2,143 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 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 PRIVATE HIRE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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