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QSB441 0900 2026-05-18 Hadleigh - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 May 2026 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of transport services. The tender, titled "QSB441 0900 2026-05-18 Hadleigh - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD", falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is designated with CPV code 60000000. The procurement process followed a tender initiation type and involved a dynamic purchasing system. Submissions were to be returned by 18th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th May 2026 and ending on 31st July 2026. The services are intended for sustainable delivery within the United Kingdom and potentially abroad.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, with a value of £5,415, was granted to Good to Go Rides Ltd, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. While the process might not be explicitly favourable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses well-versed in managing vehicle operations and customer services management in the specified geopolitical locations, including but not limited to the British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, stand to gain significantly by competing for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB441 0900 2026-05-18 Hadleigh - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated 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. QSB441 0900 2026-05-18 Hadleigh - Leading lives, Stowmarket (4-seated 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 2026-05-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76620ab1-5106-4e3b-9f77-172187ffb9ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d896c3b-739b-4656-930c-e1145459c164
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
£5,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GOOD TO GO RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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