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QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 May 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition", focusing on the transport services industry. The procurement was managed under the "supply of Passenger Transport Services" Dynamic Purchasing System, classified with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd on 11th May 2026, following the closing deadline for submissions on 8th May 2026. The contract period spans from 13th May 2026 to 31st July 2026, covering the need for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. The process was initiated as a tender and followed through to the award stage.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those equipped to handle specific requirements like 4-seater vehicles paired with passenger assistants. While the procurement was not tailored for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, companies with an established infrastructure in passenger transport can find avenues for potential business growth. The participation in such tenders can enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its presence within public sector transportation contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar government procurement processes in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated 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. QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated 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 2026-05-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5447df22-04b5-46cf-bedd-f131c3c87d44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10830479-5780-46ea-b5b4-5c2211d88a56
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
£4,109 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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