QSB258 0900 2026-08-03 Great Blakenham - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process awarding contracts for passenger transport services, specifically involving a 4-seated vehicle and a female personal assistant for the route between Great Blakenham and the Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham. The procurement, under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685), was completed with the award effective from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. Key deadlines included a submission deadline of 3rd August 2026. The process, classified under transport services, saw the final award decision published on 4th August 2026, with a total contract value of £236,740 GBP.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specializing in passenger and personal assistant services. It is most advantageous for businesses that can provide reliable transportation in Ipswich and Suffolk, specifically those meeting the criteria for a 4-seated vehicle and a female personal assistant. Companies such as 24x7 Ltd, A2B Needham Market, and others that have already been awarded contracts displayed proficiency suitable for these requirements. Engaging in such tenders can significantly increase a business's market presence and capabilities in providing specialised transport services across the specified locations.

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Notice Title

QSB258 0900 2026-08-03 Great Blakenham - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a female 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. QSB258 0900 2026-08-03Great Blakenham - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a female 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 2026-08-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6560f3d6-a112-4063-832f-2c3ef502c628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d269aacb-a660-446e-922e-055310aa452c
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
£236,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
11
Supplier Names

24X7

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

A2B NEEDHAM MARKET

ALL TRAVEL SERVICES

FAST CABS IPSWICH

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

TONY KIRBY TRANSPORT

TRUE CAB SERVICES

UNITY TRAVEL

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

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