Award

2026-02-26 09:00 - QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process titled "QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon," under the category of Transport Services. The contract, valued at £8,818.28, is set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and end on 31st July 2026. The procurement process involved a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The buying organisation is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This tender was awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, following the deadline for submissions on 26th February 2026.

The awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations within the United Kingdom. Given its nature within a Dynamic Purchasing System, companies adept at offering reliable passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in educational transport, would find this contract relevant for business growth. Though not explicitly tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the project supports competitive businesses aiming to consolidate their presence in regional transport services, particularly those capable of servicing Botesdale to Claydon routes efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-26 09:00 - QIP397 Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon - 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. Botesdale to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 09:00 Thursday 26th February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 25th February 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/783010c8-3401-4390-b177-21b878cb1977
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
£8,818 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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