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QBR065 2026-04-20 (0900) Ipswich to Magnum Opus - Karting Academy, Ellough (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the service titled "QBR065 2026-04-20 (0900) Ipswich to Magnum Opus - Karting Academy, Ellough (4 seats)". This service falls within the transport services industry category and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 22nd April 2026 and will run until 31st August 2026. The procurement follows a Dynamic Purchasing System described under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, with Suffolk County Council functioning as the contracting authority. The deadline for submission was 20th April 2026, and the contract has been awarded to M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd, valued at £9,806.28.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies in the transport sector with capacities to provide competitive pricing, reliability, and efficiency could benefit from such contractual engagements. While the tender concluded on a competitive note, similar opportunities may arise in the council's dynamic purchasing environment, potentially appealing to firms capable of meeting service delivery within the specified geographical reaches and timelines. Although this particular contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, such organisations may find prospects in future opportunities with Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBR065 2026-04-20 (0900) Ipswich to Magnum Opus - Karting Academy, Ellough (4 seats) - 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. QBR065 2026-04-20 (0900) Ipswich to Magnum Opus - Karting Academy, Ellough (4 seats) 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 on 20/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 17/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644587a2-4302-473a-b7d3-e35fe4c00947
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
£9,806 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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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

M&R (WOODBRIDGE

Further Information

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