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QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, who have completed the award stage for tender titled "QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD." This falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), according to CPV classification 60000000. The tender, associated with the procurement method details specified as "Not specified," concluded its submission phase on 17th July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The location focus is in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with the procurement aiming at enhancing passenger transport services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing an 8-seated vehicle along with a passenger assistant. Universal Cabs Ltd have been selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £140,410. This contract could be especially suitable for established companies looking to expand their service offerings in Suffolk or businesses aiming to increase their footprint within the UK public transport sector. Given the extensive contract period, this contract could stabilize and grow the participating businesses' revenues over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA 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. QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA 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 1300 2026-07-17 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b649077b-6c93-411e-a271-767404ec8aca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dccfb42-3063-4d31-b335-ca671ef38027
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
£140,410 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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