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QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Jan 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, has concluded an awarding stage for the tender titled "QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich." The procurement pertains to the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. The process was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The contract, which was awarded on 5 January 2026, will commence on 6 January 2026 and run until 31 July 2029. It requires a 4-seated individual vehicle and a personal assistant, covering areas in Ipswich and Suffolk. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transportation. Though the tender is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing tailored transport services for educational institutions could find it highly beneficial. With a contract value of £125,066.36 awarded to Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd, this procurement serves as an indication that similar local authorities might also seek specialised transport solutions in the future. Firms looking to expand their service offerings in the East of England or establish a foothold in Suffolk's educational transport sector would find such opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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. QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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 2025-12-31 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aabacc3-a37a-4583-9a34-062c598a5fbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6895cec1-90d0-4d60-82ae-21e96fd86172
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
£125,066 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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