QSB186 0900 2026-07-27 Sudbury - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 13:13

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QSB186 0900 2026-07-27 Sudbury - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required)." The procurement falls under the transport services category and is supported by a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process involved a mini competition with a tender period ending on 27th July 2026, followed by the award on 29th July 2026. The contract, intended for delivery within several regions including the United Kingdom and beyond, is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2031. Though procurement method details are unspecified, the project value is recorded at £111,150.

This tender represents a strategic business opportunity for companies in the transport services sector. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements for smaller vehicle fleets, are ideally suited to engage with such contracts. This awarded contract offers potential growth through established engagement with local government and the ability to secure long-term partnerships. Despite its non-preference for SMEs and VCSEs, the initiative is open to established businesses looking to expand their service offerings and improve their presence across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

QSB186 0900 2026-07-27 Sudbury - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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. QSB186 0900 2026-07-27 Sudbury - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93780f10-ca7a-4035-bc28-0ac14fb5eada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bb3a37-d3d6-422a-aa19-8d21f0ee4db2
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
£111,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

RADU VASILE SIGHETI T/A RAMCTAXI

Further Information

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