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QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and takes place within the United Kingdom, specifically Suffolk. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System initially stated in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement stage reached the award phase with Universal Cabs Ltd named as the supplier. Key dates included a submission deadline on 29 January 2026 and a contract period from 2 February 2026 to 31 July 2027. The value of the awarded contract is GBP 16,114.05.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. Although the procurement suitability flag indicates a low emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), companies with experience in dynamic purchasing systems or those looking to expand their transport services within the Suffolk region may find this contract beneficial. Businesses able to meet the service delivery requirements in and around Ipswich and Mildenhall will be well-positioned to benefit from future contractual opportunities with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - 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. QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-01-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-28 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba015201-9776-40a6-a54d-514504b42dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff6b2bf-8c21-4f34-9452-a3939c8eeb68
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
£16,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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