Award

QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 10:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School," which involves the provision of a 6-seater vehicle with an electric tail lift and a passenger assistant. This falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, with a classification code of 60000000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20 February 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 23 February 2026, ending on 31 July 2032. The service location includes various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The deadline for submission was 18 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses providing specialised passenger transport services. Companies like Star Cabs LTD, which successfully secured this award, could significantly benefit from entering similarly structured tenders. Providers with capabilities in operating vehicles equipped for special transport needs, such as electric tail lifts, are especially well-suited. While the procurement method details are unspecified, engaging in dynamic purchasing systems and leveraging existing expertise could foster business growth and position companies favourably in the public procurement landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) 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. QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) 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 2026-02-18 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-02-11 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b88483ba-6bd3-4c51-ab79-5e2c9974ddac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3089082a-4e7b-45c6-93f1-35748f9af6d3
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
£305,425 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 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

STAR CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b88483ba-6bd3-4c51-ab79-5e2c9974ddac-2026-02-20T10:29:26Z",
    "date": "2026-02-20T10:29:26Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b88483ba-6bd3-4c51-ab79-5e2c9974ddac",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-368-19921-QOC002 - AWARD",
        "title": "QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) required - AWARD",
        "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. QOC002 0900 2026-02-18 Haverhill to Meldreth Manor School (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and Passenger assistant) 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 2026-02-18 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-02-11 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60000000",
            "description": "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "IP1 2BX"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Not specified",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-18T09:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2032-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-154927",
            "name": "Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Russell Road, Ipswich",
                "locality": "Suffolk",
                "postalCode": "IP1 2BX",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Tony Flack",
                "email": "Tony.Flack@suffolk.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1473260678"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-61782",
            "name": "Star Cabs LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Star Cabs LTD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "81 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom, CB9 8AN"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-154927",
        "name": "Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b88483ba-6bd3-4c51-ab79-5e2c9974ddac-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-02-18T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-20T10:29:26Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 305425,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-61782",
                    "name": "Star Cabs LTD"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2032-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3089082a-4e7b-45c6-93f1-35748f9af6d3",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-20T10:29:26Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}