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QIP471 0900 2026-08-28 Elmswell - EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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01 Sep 2026 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for EM Tuition, travelling from Elmswell to Ipswich. The requirement was for an individual vehicle with four seats and a passenger assistant (PA), indicating a dedicated, supported journey rather than general bus provision. The service falls within the broad transport services category, covering passenger transport excluding waste transport. Delivery is associated with Ipswich, Suffolk, including the IP1 2BX area. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, part of Suffolk County Council’s transport provision. The requirement is a service contract focused on transporting a learner or learners to EM Tuition, with an accompanying PA and a four-seated vehicle forming part of the operating model.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 28 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 27 August 2026. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 1 September 2026 for £30,574.80 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The published outcome identifies one active award. The requirement was recorded as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award basis is not stated in the available process details.

For a future requirement from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, credible suppliers would need to provide dedicated passenger transport using a four-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. Relevant capability includes reliable scheduled journeys between Elmswell and Ipswich, safe transport for education-related passengers, and the operational capacity to provide both vehicle and PA support as a single service. Experience of individual passenger transport, route planning, punctual school or tuition journeys, safeguarding, passenger assistance and clear communication with the council would strengthen a supplier’s position. The awarded supplier was 24x7 Ltd, showing that the buyer uses a specialist passenger transport provider through its Dynamic Purchasing System. Suppliers should be prepared to operate within that purchasing route and meet its participation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP471 0900 2026-08-28 Elmswell - EM Tuition, 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. QIP471 0900 2026-08-28 Elmswell - EM Tuition, 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 2026-08-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c7f50a1-5339-4ac2-86fb-92336badd5dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f5f541-e801-4090-ab1c-b30f3daad314
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
£30,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

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