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QIP390 0900 2026-01-26 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QIP390 0900 2026-01-26 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the procurement process reaching completion on 26th January 2026. The contract is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with an active award to supplier CABS for a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement was conducted as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, though the specific procurement method details were not specified in the documentation. The deadline for submission was on the same date as the award, 26th January 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services to partner with local councils and broaden their client base within the public sector. While this particular tender does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for similar opportunities that could benefit businesses with capabilities in operating transport services across local regions, especially those familiar with dynamic procurement systems. Companies positioned within the United Kingdom, seeking to expand their portfolio of public service clients, particularly in the transport segment, will find potential in these opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP390 0900 2026-01-26 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated 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. QIP390 0900 2026-01-26 Stowmarket - Morland primary school, Ipswich (4-seated 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 0900 2026-01-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89355ed9-785a-40c3-bca6-7f2b45896d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1f773d-0b66-4422-974a-50ee00540d4c
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
£40,766 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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