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QIP485 0900 2026-09-16 Felixstowe - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a journey from Felixstowe to WS Training in Ipswich, requiring a four-seated vehicle. The requirement sits within the council’s passenger transport service needs and covers delivery in Ipswich and Felixstowe, Suffolk. The procurement is classified as transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000). The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. The service is intended for a specific passenger journey or transport requirement between the named locations, rather than for vehicle supply or general logistics. This is a service opportunity for passenger transport operators able to provide an appropriately sized vehicle and carry out the required route reliably.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The award was made to Cabs 4 U on 16 September 2026 for £47,190.30. The contract runs from 17 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The original submission deadline was 09:00 on 16 September 2026, and clarification questions closed at 09:00 on 15 September 2026. The tender was marked complete, and the award is active. The requirement was assessed as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The published information does not identify separate lots, additional evaluation weightings or a broader award basis.

This award indicates sustained demand from Suffolk County Council for passenger transport serving education or training-related journeys, with a requirement for a small four-seated vehicle on the Felixstowe–Ipswich route. A credible future supplier would need to operate suitable passenger vehicles, plan and deliver the named route consistently, and manage dependable day-to-day transport for the full service period. Local knowledge of Felixstowe, Ipswich and surrounding Suffolk roads would support efficient delivery. The successful supplier profile is a passenger transport operator with the capacity to commit a vehicle and driver to a council service, meet formal procurement and communication requirements, and demonstrate reliable performance on a scheduled, location-specific contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP485 0900 2026-09-16 Felixstowe - WS Training, 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. QIP485 0900 2026-09-16 Felixstowe - WS Training, 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 2026-09-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df630237-c02a-428a-bc34-6455c75b9dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7188459a-f395-4885-94b9-bd4f21fe9211
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
£47,190 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
17 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

cabs4u

Further Information

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