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IP150, 0900 2026-04-20, Hadleigh - Stoke High School, Ipswich (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage, highlighting the provision of transport services for Hadleigh to Stoke High School in Ipswich. The process forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System related to Passenger Transport Services, with the relevant CPV category being Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The award was announced on 20th April 2026, marking the selection of IP Express Cabs as the supplier for this service, with a contractual period beginning on 22nd April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council's procurement follows open tendering procedures detailed in the OJEU Notice and involves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport within the Ipswich area. As the successful supplier, IP Express Cabs will manage transport operations between key educational institutions, potentially enhancing their market presence and capacity. Organisations with robust logistics and passenger service capabilities, particularly those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems, could find similar opportunities advantageous. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not specified, larger firms and those experienced with public sector procurement can benefit from participating in future tenders within this region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP150, 0900 2026-04-20, Hadleigh - Stoke High School, Ipswich (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. IP150, 0900 2026-04-20, Hadleigh - Stoke High School, Ipswich (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 2026-04-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9548a6e1-4645-472b-94d2-84c760f19ab4
Current Stage
Award
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
£4,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20266 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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