Award

QSB434 2026-01-16 (0900) Sudbury to Lapwing Battisford (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract under the dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services for a route from Sudbury to Lapwing Battisford which requires a four-seated vehicle. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and is specified to cover a period from 19th January 2026 to 31st August 2026. The announcement of the award was made on 16th January 2026, with a total value of £19,277.40. The contracting process is complete, with Universal Cabs Ltd, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, being awarded the contract. Suffolk County Council had set the deadline for submissions as 9:00 on 16th January 2026, marking the conclusion of the tender process.

This procurement exercise offers specific business growth opportunities for companies engaged in providing vehicular transport services, particularly those that can supply smaller, four-seated vehicles. It is especially suitable for businesses experienced in executing short-distance transport contracts within specified local areas, such as the route from Sudbury to Lapwing Battisford. While participation may not directly target small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, organisations with capacity to deliver efficient passenger transport services in compliance with local government standards are well-positioned to benefit from similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB434 2026-01-16 (0900) Sudbury to Lapwing Battisford (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QSB434 2026-01-16 (0900) Sudbury to Lapwing Battisford (4 seated vehicle) 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 16/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 15/01/2026 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
ocds-b5fd17-dcdfd1d0-207a-42e3-83b2-14afb10bd817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b0c3e4-1097-4d18-96a0-58e8753cbba2
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
£19,277 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 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
John Dallen
Contact Email
john.dallen@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265111

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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