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QIP470 0900 2026-08-26 Kesgrave - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for Woodbridge Road Academy in Ipswich. The requirement was for an individual transport arrangement using a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant (PA). The service sits within the wider supply of passenger transport services and is intended to transport an individual passenger to and from the academy. Delivery is associated with Ipswich, Suffolk, with the buying organisation based on Russell Road, Ipswich. The procurement was run as a mini-competition under the council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. This is a service opportunity for operators able to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle and a PA, rather than a vehicle-only hire or a general fleet supply contract.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 26 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 25 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 1 September 2026 to M&V Cabs Ltd for £47,496.20 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2028. The council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2029. The award is active and the tender is complete. The published information identifies passenger transport services as the main category. The procurement records the requirement as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This requirement indicates demand for reliable, individual education transport in Ipswich, combining a small passenger vehicle with dedicated personal assistance. A credible future supplier would need to operate or access a compliant four-seat vehicle, provide a suitably capable PA, and coordinate dependable journeys for an academy passenger. Relevant strengths include experience in passenger transport, safeguarding-aware work with children or vulnerable passengers, punctual route planning, continuity of named staff and effective communication with the council and school. The awarded supplier was an Ipswich-based cab company, so local operating capacity and knowledge of Suffolk routes appear commercially relevant. Suppliers preparing for similar requirements should be able to demonstrate safe service delivery, appropriate driver and passenger-assistance arrangements, and the capacity to maintain a regular individual transport service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP470 0900 2026-08-26 Kesgrave - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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. QIP470 0900 2026-08-26 Kesgrave - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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 2026-08-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-25 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51a793a5-7f6c-4fd9-8d32-3098f108d606
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e1e3bc-e469-4c8e-8c09-8459c43d34cf
Current Stage
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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
£32,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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
Postcode Area
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

M&V Cabs Ltd

Further Information

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