Award

QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - AWARD", organised by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, falls under the industry category of Transport services. Located in Ipswich, the awarding stage has been completed with the contract awarded to Local Express Cabs Ltd. This tender, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, was initiated on 18th February 2026, with submissions due by 09:00 of the same day. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will run until 31st July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for passenger transport service providers, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and high-quality service within the specified contract period. The procurement process, although not uniquely suited for SMEs or VCSEs, provided a competitive landscape for businesses in the transport sector. Local Express Cabs Ltd. successfully secured the contract valued at £8,872.62, demonstrating potential prospects for other businesses aiming to tap into the transport services segment managed by local authorities like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - 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. QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) 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 2026-02-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aba397d9-aa5b-46d1-a3f2-484f91f98eb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0095d4-0c9c-4bfd-bd6c-745fccc7d78e
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
£8,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

LOCAL EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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