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QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which has awarded a contract titled "QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - AWARD" in the transport services category. The process falls within the services industry category and encompasses multiple locations including Ipswich, Suffolk, and the wider United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with Universal Cabs Ltd being selected as the supplier, with an active award status as of 24 April 2026. The tender submission deadline was marked for 23 April 2026 at 09:00, with contracts commencing on 27 April 2026 and concluding on 17 July 2027. This process forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, primarily for companies specialising in passenger transport services capable of operating in Suffolk and surrounding regions. Firms adept at coordinating reliable transport solutions, such as taxi or shuttle services, particularly those with a focus on educational transport, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. While this specific contract does not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or more established transport firms may find additional opportunities within this framework. Engaging in such dynamic systems could offer a steady influx of contracts, enhancing business portfolios and expanding market reach for qualified contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - 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. QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk 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 2026-04-23. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-04-22 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/3a006d3c-1f80-45c2-8a20-8c5a0932b5cf
Current Stage
Award
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
£27,531 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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