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QIP410 0900 2026-08-19 Wattisfield - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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25 Aug 2026 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QIP410 journey between Wattisfield and a new skill centre in Ipswich. The requirement specifically called for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity passenger transport operation rather than a large vehicle or fleet service. The work falls within the services category and is classified as transport services. Delivery is associated with Wattisfield and Ipswich, with the buyer based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The selected supplier is a private hire business based in Ipswich, suggesting that local operators with suitable vehicles and the ability to provide reliable journeys between these locations were relevant to the requirement. The service supports transport to the new skill centre.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 19 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 18 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 25 August 2026 to a-z private hire services ltd for £139,650. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The tender was assessed as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active and covers one requirement: passenger transport using a four-seated vehicle for the Wattisfield–Ipswich skill-centre service.

For a future requirement of this kind, a credible supplier would need to operate passenger transport or private hire services, provide a suitable four-seated vehicle and reliably serve the Wattisfield and Ipswich journey. The award demonstrates demand from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for dedicated, small-capacity travel supporting access to a skill centre, rather than general high-volume transport. Relevant strengths would include dependable vehicle availability, competent drivers, safe and consistent passenger service, and the operational capacity to maintain scheduled journeys over a multi-year service period. Experience of council-funded passenger transport or similar education, training or community travel would help demonstrate delivery capability. Suppliers should also be prepared to compete through the council’s Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP410 0900 2026-08-19 Wattisfield - New skill centre, Ipswich (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. QIP410 0900 2026-08-19 Wattisfield - New skill centre, Ipswich (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 2026-08-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac9b56e6-75cd-4399-877a-ad138f193302
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63b34a6-d5c5-4a8e-9bfc-c4a05d2299a2
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
£139,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
Postcode Area
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

a-z private hire services ltd

Further Information

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