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2026-08-05 09:00 - QOC915 IP2 area of Ipswich to Compass Community School - Pembroke Park, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a tender for passenger transport services from the IP2 area of Ipswich to Compass Community School in Pembroke Park, Colchester, Essex. The procurement falls under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with a contract period starting on 7th September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2031. The tender was announced on 5th August 2026, following the completion of the awarding stage of the procurement process. The total contract value is £156,560 GBP, and Fast Cabs Ipswich LTD has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services to engage with public sector organisations. Although the procurement process has been completed, businesses specialising in transport services might find similar future opportunities emerging from councils and governmental bodies. Companies with a robust capacity to manage long-term transport contracts, particularly those that value public sector partnerships, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such engagements also offer a gateway for local businesses to establish a long-term presence and reputation within public sector procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-08-05 09:00 - QOC915 IP2 area of Ipswich to Compass Community School - Pembroke Park, Colchester, Essex - 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. IP2 area of Ipswich to Compass Community School - Pembroke Park, Colchester, Essex. 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 09:00 Wednesday 5th August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 31st July 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e622d494-0e0e-4cdc-9830-c7e0e2a707d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fa6108-6dbe-4b4e-9180-f121cb1d6216
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
£156,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
6 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 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

FAST CABS IPSWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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