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QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage in a procurement process for passenger transport services, with the contract being part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of transport services, indicated by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender titled "QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich" involves providing a 4-seated vehicle and a PA for trips originating from Great Cornard to Ipswich. The procurement pertains to the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The tender location spans several regions, including Europe and the United Kingdom, with key activities beginning on 12th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is responsible for overseeing the process.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses adept in providing specialised transport services. With the contract valued at £71,202.88 GBP, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, companies with expertise in passenger transport can explore similar opportunities for growth. This invitation was part of a mini-competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System, which broadens the prospects for various transport service providers seeking expansion in public sector contracts. Companies capable of deploying vehicles and supporting staff efficiently will find themselves well-positioned to participate in future tenders with Suffolk County Council. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, the procurement remains accessible to qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-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. QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-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 0900 2026-03-11 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-10 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/52f1e88e-4a52-40cb-9273-1927748d1e47
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
£71,202 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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