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QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 May 2026 at 06:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater vehicle required)." The contract falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with submissions having closed on 14th May 2026 and the award announced shortly thereafter. The contract period is set from 18th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. This procurement was conducted through a mini-competition against the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services.

This transport services contract represents a growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing passenger transport solutions, particularly those with suitable 4-seater vehicles. Although the contract has already been awarded to Royal Rides, businesses in the transport sector might consider future dynamic purchasing system tenders as potential avenues for business expansion. This type of procurement is ideal for established transport providers looking to expand their operations within the Suffolk region, providing services to educational institutions and potentially other public sector entities. While small or voluntary community sector enterprises were not marked as particularly suitable for this tender, larger businesses with the capacity to engage in dynamic purchasing systems are well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater 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. QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater 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 2026-05-14 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-05-07 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7aac51dd-a145-4008-ab98-82e45b13b8ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a92c350-0096-4769-9d1a-bf0424f7380c
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
£3,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 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

ROYAL RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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