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QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a public procurement process involving the transportation sector, specifically targeting passenger transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement title "QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" highlights the requirement for a four-seated vehicle service. The process followed the selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. With submissions due by 1st May 2026, the contract spans from the 5th of May 2026 through to the 31st of July 2028, indicating a substantial opportunity for sustained service provision in Ipswich, Suffolk. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport leads this initiative with a focus on the United Kingdom, among other global locations.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies equipped to deliver specialised transport services. The contract, valued at £58,732.80, is particularly advantageous for firms like Universal Cabs Ltd and YOURCAB LIMITED, which have secured the award. While the project does not prioritise SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, organisations with robust logistical capabilities and access to suitable vehicular resources will find this contract beneficial. This procurement can potentially enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and provide long-term engagement with a public sector authority, setting a precedent for future collaborations in the transportation sector.

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Notice Title

QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (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. QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (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 2026-05-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£58,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSAL CABS

YOURCAB

Further Information

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