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QIP137 0900 2026-09-16 Ipswich to Circles Alternative Education, East Bergholt (4-seater) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for one learner journey from Ipswich to Circles Alternative Education in East Bergholt, using a four-seater vehicle. The requirement falls within transport services, covering the journey to and from the education setting rather than vehicle supply or general transport provision. Delivery is associated with Ipswich, Suffolk, and East Bergholt. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This is a local authority education transport requirement, relevant to operators able to provide small-capacity passenger journeys for an alternative education placement. The service is a public-sector transport operation rather than a conventional school bus contract or a wider fleet-management requirement.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. Royal Rides was selected on 16 September 2026 for £893.15. The awarded contract runs from 18 September 2026 to 20 November 2026, with the council reserving the right to extend it until 20 December 2026. The original submission deadline was 09:00 on 16 September 2026, and clarification questions were due by 09:00 on 14 September 2026. The tender is recorded as complete and the award as active. The council indicated that the requirement was not suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier that did not win, this award evidences Suffolk County Council’s recurring need for dedicated, small-capacity passenger transport linked to alternative education placements. A credible future competitor would need to operate passenger transport services reliably for a defined education route, provide a suitable four-seat vehicle, and manage journeys between Ipswich and East Bergholt. The requirement was bought through a mini-competition within the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System, so businesses targeting similar work would need to understand and participate through that purchasing route. The selected supplier was Royal Rides, an Ipswich-based transport operator, indicating the relevance of local operating capability and practical coverage of Suffolk journeys.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP137 0900 2026-09-16 Ipswich to Circles Alternative Education, East Bergholt (4-seater) - 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. QIP137 0900 2026-09-16 Ipswich to Circles Alternative Education, East Bergholt (4-seater) 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 2026-09-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-14 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 20th December 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a3952ac-276f-40cb-bf32-55bdf3aaf5af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35580543-469f-4e4c-bb52-e2811c4e102b
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
£893 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 20 Nov 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
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

Royal Rides

Further Information

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