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QSB437 0900 2026-02-25 Felixstowe- Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:50

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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, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle for the Centre Academy East Anglia in Brettenham, Felixstowe. The contract initiation was through a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System, aligned with the notice ID 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement process falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and encompasses a tender and award stage, with the date of award being 25th February 2026. Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, is overseeing the contract, which will commence on 26th February 2026 and extend until 31st July 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for transport service providers wishing to expand their business through long-term contracts with regional councils. Although the procurement does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing passenger transport services are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The awarded contract is valued at £114,471.20, presenting promising business scalability for the supplier, S ACHEAMPONG CAB, stationed in Ipswich, Suffolk. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to establish stronger relationships with local government bodies and enhance their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB437 0900 2026-02-25 Felixstowe- Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QSB437 0900 2026-02-25 Felixstowe- Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-02-25 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a715a546-5203-423e-a0f7-4bb389632903
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941dbd5a-c897-4547-99ba-6298a5b48897
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
£114,471 £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
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

S ACHEAMPONG CAB

Further Information

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