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QSC227 09:00 2026-06-25 Ipswich to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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17 Jul 2026 at 06:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process to secure passenger transport services, under the title "QSC227 09:00 2026-06-25 Ipswich to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury." This tender was part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at enhancing transport services across various regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories. As of 17th July 2026, Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD has been awarded the contract, valued at £136,572, with the service scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026 and continue until 31st July 2029. Although further procurement method details were not specified, this award marks the transition from tender to completion stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of managing regional transport operations. Companies specialising in passenger transport and logistics, with the ability to adhere to timetabled schedules and maintain service excellence, would find this contract favourable. The scale and duration of the contract also suggest room for expansion and may encourage other businesses to prepare for future tenders with similar requirements. The procurement system, which ultimately led to Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD securing the contract, underscores the county's commitment to efficient and competitive contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC227 09:00 2026-06-25 Ipswich to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury - 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. QSC227 09:00 2026-06-25 Ipswich to Chalk Hill, Gt Cornard, Sudbury 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 2026-07-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31-07-2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6075a301-a1eb-4895-95aa-21996d5b4a30
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
£136,572 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FAST CABS IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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