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2026-03-05 09:00 - QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Mar 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD", within the industry category of Transport services. This process involved a mini competition as part of their Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd. Located in Suffolk, the contracted project will run from 16th March 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement process included deadlines for submissions on 5th March 2026 and clarification questions ending on 27th February 2026. The contract award, valued at £201,713.31, ensures the continuous provision of transport services excluding waste transport across various UK territories.

This contract potentially opens growth opportunities for transport service providers specialising in passenger transport without the waste segment. Businesses operating in the UK and particularly those situated in Suffolk and nearby areas can leverage this procurement award for business expansion in public transport services. Such tenders are particularly suited for established transport companies with capacity for sustained service delivery over long contract periods, enhancing their market presence and stability. High-quality service provision in line with the council's requirements could further establish reputability and future tender opportunities with local government bodies like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-05 09:00 - QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 5th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-558982c7-b4fc-4f0b-b566-2b6b0bd9ad36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d525584-0475-47e0-ad7e-913e20530a16
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
£201,713 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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 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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