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QWE006 0900 2026-04-23 Felixstowe to Paws for Thought, Sutton, Woodbridge IP12 3EQ (4seater vehicle ) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking transport services under a tender titled "Felixstowe to Paws for Thought, Sutton, Woodbridge". This service requires a four-seater vehicle and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. Located in Suffolk, this procurement completed on 23rd April 2026 following the award stage. The initial tender deadline was set for 23rd April 2026, with contract execution beginning on 27th April 2026 and running until the end of December 2026. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, the project adheres to a dynamic purchasing system referenced by the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This procurement opportunity represents growth potential for transport service providers capable of delivering passenger transport solutions. Businesses with experience in providing similar four-seater transport services across the specified locations, including the United Kingdom and surrounding territories, are well-positioned to benefit. Despite suitability restrictions indicating the project isn't tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies can leverage this contract to expand their service footprint and build robust working relationships with local councils. The contract, valued at £2,506.48, has been awarded to M&R (Woodbridge) Ltd, making it a focal point for businesses aiming to secure future transport contracts in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE006 0900 2026-04-23 Felixstowe to Paws for Thought, Sutton, Woodbridge IP12 3EQ (4seater 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. QWE006 0900 2026-04-23 Felixstowe to Paws for Thought, Sutton, Woodbridge IP12 3EQ (4seater 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 2026-04-23 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-21 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7f097bf-99cb-448b-9867-fc7076424ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86bb990-47a0-416a-adcd-e7b7ed004a6d
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
£2,506 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
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
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&R (WOODBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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