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QWE170 1000 2026-09-03 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (4-seater) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a four-seater vehicle serving the Rattlesden – Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural and Otley requirement. The service falls within transport services, excluding waste transport, and is a service contract rather than a supply or construction opportunity. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The named route or service covers Rattlesden, Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural and Otley. The requirement is focused on providing passenger journeys for this specific local route, using a small-capacity vehicle. It sits within the council’s wider need for passenger transport services delivered across the United Kingdom, with the operational requirement centred on the named Suffolk locations.

This procurement has been awarded and the process is complete. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Cabs 4 U was awarded the contract on 4 September 2026. The recorded award value is £0. The contract period runs from 8 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, and the council reserved the right to extend it until 31 July 2028. The original submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 10:00, with clarification questions due by 2 September 2026 at 10:00. The opportunity was evaluated through the mini-competition process; the published record does not set out separate award weightings or criteria.

This award shows a defined requirement for small-vehicle passenger transport linking named Suffolk locations, rather than a large fleet or general haulage service. Suppliers competing for similar council requirements would need a suitable four-seater vehicle, the operational capacity to provide reliable scheduled journeys, and the ability to serve Rattlesden, Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural and Otley. Local knowledge of Suffolk routes, dependable driver and vehicle availability, and robust arrangements for punctual passenger movements would support credibility. The successful supplier was Cabs 4 U, an Ipswich-based operator, indicating that the council has used a local passenger transport business for this type of service. The requirement is recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE170 1000 2026-09-03 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (4-seater) - 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. QWE170 1000 2026-09-03 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (4-seater) 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 1000 2026-09-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1000 2026-09-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1d33dab-4404-4054-89bc-81b15110ed96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36786767-0ec4-458f-a5a4-cdad3adf0da0
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 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
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

cabs4u

Further Information

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