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IP243, 0900 2026-05-07, Bramford to Ipswich Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 May 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process focused on passenger transport services (excluding waste transport). The awarded contract, titled "IP243, 0900 2026-05-07, Bramford to Ipswich Academy (4 seats) - AWARD," falls under the industry category of transport services and involves a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract location is in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the service covering international regions including British Oversea Territories and Europe. The procurement stage reached completion on May 7, 2026, with the contract period scheduled to run from May 11, 2026, to July 31, 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, enabling them to engage in a contract value of £17,987.68 with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. While there was no explicit specification favouring SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can provide reliable passenger transport services on a local to international scale would be suitably placed to compete in similar future tenders. The chosen procurement method was not specified, indicating potential adaptability in approaches for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP243, 0900 2026-05-07, Bramford to Ipswich Academy (4 seats) - 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. IP243, 0900 2026-05-07, Bramford to Ipswich Academy (4 seats) 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 2026-05-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e3447c-467d-4a41-98fd-7899cb125842
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce271c8-f81a-44c1-b21e-f512dbbac48d
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
£17,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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