QWE170 1000 2026-07-20 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:03

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QWE170 1000 2026-07-20 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" as a part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 24th July 2026. The primary industry category for this tender is transport services, excluding waste transport, and the contract is valued at £81,890. It involves providing a 4-seated vehicle for services to Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of delivering passenger services with smaller vehicles. The opportunity is relevant to businesses across Europe, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, and could be of particular interest to those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector transport domain. Given its specific vehicle requirements and extensive contract duration, transport service providers like small to medium-sized enterprises focusing on niche passenger transport solutions could benefit from participating in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

QWE170 1000 2026-07-20 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (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. QWE170 1000 2026-07-20 Rattlesden - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Otley (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 1000 2026-07-20 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3c847b-c1a0-4788-97b2-d66742289e40
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
£81,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 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

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

KELLY'S CABS (ALAN KELLY

Further Information

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