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QWE173 1100 2026-07-20 Felixstowe - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, as indicated by the award stage of the contracting process. The contract, titled "QWE173 1100 2026-07-20 Felixstowe - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE," involves transportation facilities requiring a six-seated vehicle and a PA. This contract, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. Located in Suffolk, this procurement was conducted through a mini competition within the dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services, with submissions closing on 20th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicles and professional assistance for educational transport needs. While SMEs and VCSEs may not find this tender directly suitable, there remains significant potential for established transport service providers to expand their portfolios and secure long-term business relations with Suffolk County Council. M&V Cabs Ltd, a well-established local transport company, was awarded the contract, valued at £155,800, signifying a considerable investment by the county in reliable transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE173 1100 2026-07-20 Felixstowe - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA 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. QWE173 1100 2026-07-20 Felixstowe - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA 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 1100 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000b173f-b450-476a-b472-4a955db88de4
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
£155,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 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

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

M&V CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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