QIP538 0900 2026-06-12 Manningtree - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for a service titled "QIP538 0900 2026-06-12 Manningtree - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich," focusing on passenger transport services. This tender, with the CPV code "60000000" for transport services, has reached the Award stage, with a completion status. The services are required in the Ipswich area, specifically for providing a 4-seated wheelchair-accessible vehicle. The procurement method used was not specified in the data. The contract is to commence on 15th June 2026 and run through to 31st July 2031. The award for this contract was made to Universal Cabs Ltd on 12th June 2026, valued at £173,158.40.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the transport services sector, especially for businesses capable of providing wheelchair-accessible transport solutions. Companies specialising in specialised transport services are well-suited to compete for such tenders by demonstrating compliance with accessibility requirements and reliability in service. Participating in such contracts with local authorities like Suffolk County Council can help businesses establish a foothold in public sector contracts, potentially opening doors to future opportunities within the UK transport industry.

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Notice Title

QIP538 0900 2026-06-12 Manningtree - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible vehicle 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. QIP538 0900 2026-06-12 Manningtree - Rushmere hall primary school, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible vehicle 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 2026-06-12 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70c6f169-a772-4019-a4b2-4f5e3394cba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07bb764-f0c8-4089-a811-fbf749b0ebe4
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
£173,158 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
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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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

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