Award

QBE007 09:00 2026-02-18 Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk to Riverwalk School (Mayfield Road), Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for a contract concerning transport services. The project, titled "QBE007 09:00 2026-02-18 Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk to Riverwalk School (Mayfield Road), Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk", falls under the CPV classification 60000000, which pertains to passenger transport services excluding waste transport. The formal award was published on 18th February 2026, with Universal Cabs Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract spans from February 23rd, 2026, to July 31st, 2030, providing a comprehensive passenger transport solution between specified locations in Suffolk.

This transport services opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses within the logistics and passenger transport industry, potentially offering significant growth prospects through long-term engagement with Suffolk County Council. Companies with robust service capabilities in regional transport, including those with established operations or ambitions to expand in the Suffolk area, will find this contract to be a valuable market opportunity. Though the procurement method details are unspecified, the involvement in a Dynamic Purchasing System indicates ongoing possibilities for collaboration with the Council for similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE007 09:00 2026-02-18 Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk to Riverwalk School (Mayfield Road), Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE007 09:00 2026-02-18 Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk to Riverwalk School (Mayfield Road), Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-02-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a316e22-f2ea-494d-b669-11fd72b36142
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1442261-4345-4830-9198-189e986fb0d5
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
£180,123 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 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
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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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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