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QIP994 0900 2026-09-09 Brome and Oakley- Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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10 Sep 2026 at 07:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the Brome and Oakley to Westbridge Academy journey in Ipswich. The requirement was for a vehicle with four seats, supporting transport to and from the academy. The work falls within the transport services category (CPV 60000000) and is classified as a service. Delivery is associated with Ipswich, including the Westbridge Academy area and the council’s Russell Road base. This opportunity would suit operators providing small-capacity passenger vehicles and local or school-related transport services. It is a specific route requirement rather than a general vehicle supply contract, so relevant experience in dependable passenger journeys and operating in the Ipswich area would be commercially important.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 10 September 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd. The award value is £18,567.18. The contract runs from 11 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. Suffolk County Council used a mini-competition under its Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Returned submissions were due by 09:00 on 9 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 8 September 2026. The tender was for services and is recorded as complete. The published outcome identifies one supplier and one award. The procurement record does not set out separate lots or a detailed scoring breakdown, but the requirement was competed through the passenger transport purchasing system.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear indication of the type of passenger transport demand Suffolk County Council places: a defined school journey in Ipswich requiring a small, four-seat vehicle. A credible future competitor would need an appropriately sized, roadworthy vehicle, reliable scheduling and the capacity to provide consistent transport for the full service period. Local knowledge of Ipswich and the ability to deliver punctual journeys to Westbridge Academy would be relevant. Operators should also be able to participate in the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and respond to mini-competitions through that route. Universal Cabs Ltd’s selection shows that a small local operator can satisfy this kind of focused requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP994 0900 2026-09-09 Brome and Oakley- Westbridge academy, Ipswich (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. QIP994 0900 2026-09-09 Brome and Oakley- Westbridge academy, Ipswich (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 0900 2026-09-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c3a513-5131-459f-ab57-1925ee3c9d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7c50b8-440b-490c-a208-99dac4497112
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
£18,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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