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QIP920 0900 2026-09-15 Shotley - Sir Bobby Robson school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QIP920 journey between Shotley and Sir Bobby Robson school in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity school transport service rather than a general fleet or large vehicle operation. The work falls within transport services, covering the provision of passenger transport for the specified journey. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement relates to delivery in the Shotley and Ipswich area, with the associated postcode being IP1 2BX. This is a service requirement for an operator able to provide the vehicle and carry out the specified school journey reliably.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 15 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 14 September 2026. The contract was awarded on 16 September 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd for £83,106. The awarded contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The tender record describes the contract as a passenger transport service and required a four-seated vehicle. The published procurement information does not set out separate lots or an award scoring breakdown. The tender was marked complete, and the award is active.

This requirement demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for contracted, small-capacity school transport on a defined local route. A credible future competitor would need access to a suitable four-seated vehicle, the operational capacity to provide regular transport between Shotley and Ipswich, and the reliability needed for school journeys throughout a multi-year service period. Experience in passenger transport and the ability to manage scheduled services, driver cover, safeguarding expectations and day-to-day communication with the council would strengthen a future submission. The procurement was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so larger or more established passenger transport operators with dependable resources and relevant public-sector service experience are better aligned with this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP920 0900 2026-09-15 Shotley - Sir Bobby Robson school, 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. QIP920 0900 2026-09-15 Shotley - Sir Bobby Robson school, 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 2026-09-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-14 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbd4bbbd-1f69-4f0f-8e3e-8218140de191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e5374e-5c7e-4b22-adcd-fe8f2da2d07e
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
£83,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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