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2026-04-09 09:00 - QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport tender, titled "QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham," has reached the award stage as of 10th April 2026. This project focuses on the transportation services sector, specifically excluding waste transport, and serves the Ipswich and Brettenham areas within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender followed a mini-competition approach under the Dynamic Purchasing System. Key dates included a submission deadline on 9th April 2026 at 09:00, with the completion of the tender process and the award notification made shortly after. The contract period is set to begin on 21st April 2026 and will run until 31st July 2030, highlighting a significant duration for fulfilling transportation needs.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in transport services. Universal Cabs Ltd, a local supplier based in Ipswich, secured the contract valued at £162,640, indicating the significance of having local knowledge and capacity for logistical operations within the region. Businesses that are well-equipped to provide reliable passenger transport solutions, especially those familiar with the specific dynamics of Suffolk and willing to engage in long-term contracts, would find particular success in similar tenders. Such enterprises, even if not structured as SMEs or VCSEs, stand to benefit significantly from participating in regional public procurement opportunities like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-04-09 09:00 - QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham - 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham. 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 Thursday 9th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 7th April 2026 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/194d6f07-c867-4f3e-9610-e92af05d7105
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
£162,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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

UNIVERSAL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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