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QIP086 09:00 2025-12-16 Ipswich, Suffolk to Holbrook Academy, Holbrook, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "QIP086 09:00 2025-12-16 Ipswich, Suffolk to Holbrook Academy, Holbrook, Suffolk - AWARD." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport, classified by the CPV code 60000000. The project location is Ipswich, Suffolk, with service delivery to Holbrook Academy. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2028. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 16th December 2025, with clarification questions due by 15th December 2025. The procurement was conducted via a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, as part of the supply of Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, potentially fostering growth through long-term engagement with a reputable public authority. Businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient school transport, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This specific opportunity was awarded to LOYAL EXPRESS CABS LTD, indicating that companies with a strong local presence and capacity to offer scalable operations have a competitive edge. Although initial submissions are closed, businesses are encouraged to monitor future procurement opportunities issued by Suffolk County Council to leverage similar growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP086 09:00 2025-12-16 Ipswich, Suffolk to Holbrook Academy, Holbrook, Suffolk - 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. QIP086 09:00 2025-12-16 Ipswich, Suffolk to Holbrook Academy, Holbrook, Suffolk 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 2025-12-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-12-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6f16530-ac10-4401-85cb-504bb145592b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b590781-9c74-416b-aed0-1e7968f84ec6
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
£29,102 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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

LOYAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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