QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 10:05

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a public procurement process to award a contract for providing passenger transport services, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle to operate between Newmarket and Parkside Academy, Ipswich. Classified under the industry category for Transport services (excluding waste transport), this procurement falls under the services category. The tender, identified as IT-368-20498-QIP043, had its submission deadline on 28th July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement stage is now at the Award Update level, with Darren Cuthbert T/A Cuthbert Corporate Travel Limited securing the contract valued at £28,494 GBP.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services to collaborate with local councils, expanding their service reach to educational institutions. Companies that operate within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in handling passenger requirements for educational or municipal contracts, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, involvement in dynamic purchasing systems like this could open avenues for further service contracts and build long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside academy, 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. QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside academy, 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 2026-07-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b36f819f-9985-4ed9-ba0f-4de5f01ce5f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3b7e99-15b5-4573-a239-11529d9e2cad
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
£28,494 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DARREN CUTHBERT T/A CUTHBERT CORPORATE TRAVEL

Further Information

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