Award

QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract related to the transport industry category, specifically for providing passenger transport services. The contract titled "QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - AWARD" is in its Award stage, following a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and is now complete, as of 19th March 2026. The contract will start on 23rd March 2026 and end on 31st July 2026, providing transport services primarily within Ipswich and covering various regions including the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for transport service providers to engage in the public sector, potentially increasing business visibility and revenue. With an active contract valued at £74,556, the awarded supplier, Tony Kirby Transport Limited, represents the type of enterprises well-suited for such opportunities, particularly those specialising in local and regional passenger transport. Businesses focusing on logistical and transport services can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public procurement space, aligning with the needs of regional council transport operations. Such tenders are especially relevant for established companies, as the opportunity favours businesses beyond the SME and VCSE categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - 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. QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) 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 2026-03-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72bb740b-0b63-4885-828f-97c844d05ee7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7063524b-9344-4da4-ab2a-02008a19a601
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
£74,556 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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 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

TONY KIRBY TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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