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AIP077 0900 2026-05-11 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater with eclectic tail lift and passenger assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 May 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "AIP077 0900 2026-05-11 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub" for the provision of transport services. The procurement falls under the CPV industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport), and is specifically centred around Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated on a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 11th May 2026. This award phase finalised with the contract allocated to Albany Travel (Ipswich) Ltd, effective from 13th May 2026 through to 1st May 2031. The project involves the provision of a 6-seater vehicle equipped with an eclectic tail lift and passenger assistant needed for community transport services.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing tailored community mobility solutions. Companies like Albany Travel, which can offer adaptable transport options with specialised equipment, stand well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. The contract, valued at £147,212, highlights significant scope for business growth in the service sector, especially for organisations capable of offering reliable and accessible transport services in a region like Suffolk. Firms interested in future opportunities could look to enhance their capability in delivering similar service offerings to align with Suffolk County Council's specific transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIP077 0900 2026-05-11 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater with eclectic 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. AIP077 0900 2026-05-11 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater with eclectic 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 2026-05-11 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-05-07 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-05-01

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d05d3525-8ccf-45ff-b0b4-9d8f1b8e08c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£147,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 1 May 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
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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

ALBANY TRAVEL (IPSWICH

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