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QIP052 0900 2025-12-29 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with passenger assistant) Individual - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves awarding a contract for the "QIP052 0900 2025-12-29 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich" project to Universal Cabs Ltd. This initiative is under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 20th May 2026, following the tender process with submissions due by 29th December 2025. The contract commences on 6th January 2026, lasting until the end of July 2029, providing a steady opportunity over several years.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector to expand their reach, especially those capable of providing vehicle transport with passenger assistance. Companies proficient in delivering reliable and efficient transport services can leverage this contract to enhance their business portfolios and gain visibility in public sector partnerships. Universal Cabs Ltd's successful bid underlines the potential for other similar businesses to engage in dynamic procurement systems like Suffolk County Council's for growth and capacity building within the British transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP052 0900 2025-12-29 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with passenger assistant) Individual - 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. QIP052 0900 2025-12-29 Monks Eleigh to Stone Lodge Academy, Orwell Gardens, Ipswich IP2 9HJ (4-seater vehicle with passenger assistant) Individual 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 2025-12-29 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-12-16 0900 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/79d1881a-357e-427f-bbcb-31624734617b
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
£99,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

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