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QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the supply of transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle service to Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norfolk. Classified under the industry category of transport services, the process has reached the award stage, having been finalised on 3rd August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. Suffolk County Council participated in a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the procurement details linked to OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. This opportunity was attractive for service providers based in or able to operate within Norfolk, UK.

This tender presents avenues for business growth, particularly for transport service companies looking to expand their client base in educational transport services. IP Express Cabs, a local supplier based in Ipswich, was awarded the contract, indicating opportunities for regional businesses to secure similar contracts through participation in such procurement processes. Suitable contenders for processes like this one are transport providers with the capacity to deliver reliable passenger services, particularly those adept at dealing with school transport requirements. Establishing a presence in such public procurement opportunities can lead to long-term partnerships with local councils and potentially increase a company's market share in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual 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. QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual 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 2026-07-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is [ 0900 2026-07-27 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/3cdb8188-f8ff-4fda-a1e0-07e7dad83383
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
£55,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IP EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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