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QIP161 0900 2026-02-17 Kesgrave - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:21

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport's recent contract involves the provision of transport services for a new skill centre in Kesgrave, Ipswich, requiring a four-seated vehicle. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Cam Cab Ltd. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 17th February 2026, and the contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method was a mini-competition conducted via a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing passenger transport within the specified locations. Companies with robust logistics capabilities and a reliable fleet of vehicles would be ideal candidates to compete for similar opportunities. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in dynamic purchasing systems would be well-positioned to take advantage of potential future tenders issued by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Title

QIP161 0900 2026-02-17 Kesgrave - New skill centre, 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. QIP161 0900 2026-02-17 Kesgrave - New skill centre, 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 2026-02-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2bbe342-e6c8-46cf-98c5-2ed1840a929b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03d698e-f326-4ed0-88d1-18ef87a990f2
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
£41,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

CAM CAB

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