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QIP323 2026-02-25 (0900) Great Barton - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under the title "QIP323 2026-02-25 (0900) Great Barton - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle)" to 24x7 Ltd. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and is managed through the dynamic purchasing system referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract spans from 2nd March 2026 to 31st August 2026, and the council reserves the right to extend the contract until 31st December 2026. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the completion marked by an active award valued at GBP 127,813.28.

Businesses in the passenger transport sector would find this contract particularly pertinent for expanding regional operations, especially those capable of providing reliable transport services across highlighted territories such as the United Kingdom and Europe. While not explicitly favourable to SMEs or VCSEs, the opportunity remains viable for organisations equipped to deliver services with a four-seated vehicle framework. Potential suppliers should consider this award as an avenue for growth, establishing partnerships with local entities like Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport and exploring similar procurement options within the public sector.

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Notice Title

QIP323 2026-02-25 (0900) Great Barton - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QIP323 2026-02-25 (0900) Great Barton - PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton, Ipswich (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 25/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 24/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6cdada9-af3a-4795-9588-904173ce6919
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966a440e-747b-43c6-8c9b-55d50bc0c9b1
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
£127,813 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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