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QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process titled "QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich," focusing on transport services requiring a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement falls under the services category related to transport and was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the tender submission deadline being 14 April 2026. The contract period extends from 20 April 2026 to 31 July 2030, encompassing various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector seeking to expand their service capabilities within the Suffolk region. Given the detailed specifications and the lengthy contract period, larger transport service providers may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Companies that can offer reliable and consistent passenger transport services, likely those with a fleet of vehicles and skilled personnel, will be well-suited to meet the contract requirements and potentially foster long-term partnerships with Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) 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. QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) 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 2026-04-14 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-10 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98681890-6e97-43a0-ab59-d4c424cf6dd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bc7b64-e8e4-4f95-8a95-779840d3a2cd
Current Stage
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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
£165,616 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH

Further Information

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