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QIP146 0900 2026-09-22 Ipswich to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4-seater, PA and folding wheelchair) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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22 Sep 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for the journey from Ipswich to One Sixth Form College in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seat vehicle capable of carrying a passenger assistant (PA) and a folding wheelchair. It is a local passenger transport service rather than the supply of vehicles or general transport consultancy. The delivery address is associated with postcode IP1 2BX in Ipswich. The procurement falls within transport services, excluding waste transport, and is classified under CPV 60000000. The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Russell Road, Ipswich. The requirement forms part of the council’s arrangements for passenger transport services and is specific to this journey and passenger support needs.

This procurement has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The award was made to Universal Cabs Ltd on 22 September 2026 for £59,248.08 excluding any separately stated additions, with a contract period from 28 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The council reserved the right to extend the contract up to 31 July 2030. The tender submission deadline was 09:00 on 22 September 2026, and clarification questions were due by 09:00 on 21 September 2026. The procurement was for services and was recorded as complete after the active award. The published outcome identifies Universal Cabs Ltd as the selected supplier.

For a supplier assessing future requirements from Suffolk County Council, this award demonstrates demand for scheduled education-related passenger transport in Ipswich, including a small-capacity vehicle and the ability to carry a folding wheelchair. A credible competitor would need to provide reliable transport for a defined route, accommodate assisted passengers safely and consistently, and operate a four-seat vehicle suitable for the stated passenger and support arrangement. Experience delivering passenger transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System would be commercially relevant, as would the operational capacity to meet fixed journey requirements over a multi-year service period. Local knowledge of Ipswich and the ability to coordinate accessible transport provision would strengthen a future response to this buyer’s comparable requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP146 0900 2026-09-22 Ipswich to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4-seater, PA and folding wheelchair) - 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. QIP146 0900 2026-09-22 Ipswich to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4-seater, PA and folding wheelchair) 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 2026-09-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e25ea1a-2db3-4d2a-867a-e557dd62d6a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00a10b8-fd6b-4809-97dc-c1d29cbb2286
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
£59,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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