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QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process, which is now at the award stage, for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract titled "QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford" involves providing a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. This procurement covers regions such as Ipswich in Suffolk and generally extends across the United Kingdom and other locations. The contract is scheduled to start on 6th February 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with the final award being made to LOYAL EXPRESS CABS LTD on 3rd February 2026 for a value of £13,897.97.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity within the transport services sector, tailored primarily for firms that specialise in passenger transport solutions without involving waste transport. While the procurement does not specify particular suitability criteria for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to provide flexible, community-centered transportation solutions, particularly schools, may find this an attractive opportunity for growth. Engaging in such contracts could bolster a company’s portfolio, enhancing their market presence, particularly in regional and school transport services around Ipswich and surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) - 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. QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) 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 1100 2026-02-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9908e227-fd87-44a5-b2b8-02f5b4d94d92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4547ab28-cf15-498c-bffc-8dda25036b50
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
£13,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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