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QIP700 2026-03-12 (0900) Horringer - Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process involving passenger transport services. This contract, titled "QIP700 2026-03-12 (0900) Horringer - Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD," pertains to the transport services sector, with the primary delivery location being the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and the deadline for submissions was 9:00 AM on 12 March 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00 AM on 11 March 2026. The contract is active from 16 March 2026 until 31 August 2026, with a potential extension until 31 December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide small-scale vehicle operations with additional passenger assistance. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, this does not restrict companies from competing, provided they meet operational and service quality standards. A-Z Private Hire Services Ltd, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, has successfully been awarded the contract, highlighting the chance for regional enterprises to engage in competitive public contracts and expand their clientele through government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP700 2026-03-12 (0900) Horringer - Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - 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. QIP700 2026-03-12 (0900) Horringer - Gorseland Primary School, Martlesham Heath (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 12/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 11/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f55e8f-1e68-4df7-8a04-7a5f8fb2c89e
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
£34,222 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

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