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QOC889 09:00 2026-05-28 Long Melford, Suffolk to Coggeshall Therapeutic Provision, Earls Colne, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 May 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's project titled "QOC889 09:00 2026-05-28 Long Melford, Suffolk to Coggeshall Therapeutic Provision, Earls Colne, Essex" has been completed. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period set from 2nd June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The tender stage concluded on 28th May 2026, with an award notice published on 29th May 2026. The contracting authority is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies with expertise in providing transport within specified routes, such as from Long Melford to Earls Colne, can find this contract beneficial. While the project doesn't specifically indicate preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses offering competitive transport services related to the project scope are well-suited to participate. Universal Cabs Ltd, a company headquartered in Ipswich, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the regional business's ability to meet the council's transport needs with a contract value of £17,851.64.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC889 09:00 2026-05-28 Long Melford, Suffolk to Coggeshall Therapeutic Provision, Earls Colne, Essex - 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. QOC889 09:00 2026-05-28 Long Melford, Suffolk to Coggeshall Therapeutic Provision, Earls Colne, Essex 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 09:00 2026-05-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683f91c9-18a9-4bc2-bd42-dae67c93e777
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
£17,851 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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 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

Notice Documents

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