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QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a procurement titled "QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD". This process pertains to the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, with the classification code CPV 60000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 11th February 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd. The tender specifies a contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2027. Located in Suffolk, UK, the bidding region includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, with a crucial deadline for returned submissions by 09:00 on 11th February 2026 and clarification questions due by 09:00 on 9th February 2026. The procurement method was not specified.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, specifically for companies capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Given the engagement of Universal Cabs Ltd, businesses with a credible track record in managing dynamic purchasing systems for similar services and those adept at competing in regions specified are well-suited for such contracts. The inclusion of diverse locations further broadens the scope for businesses in international markets to expand operations by participating in similar tenders. The financial scale, represented by a contract value of £55,644.16, offers substantial growth potential for service providers in the transport sector. Organisations that are not small or voluntary community social enterprises may find this tender particularly aligned with expanding their service portfolios in this region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, 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. QOC864 09:00 2026-02-11 Sudbury, Suffolk to Kingswode Hoe School, 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 2026-02-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-09 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec815cc7-489f-4da9-9d59-969cd333cdea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685e2bc3-b61d-40a0-b857-9446d2cfa23b
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
£55,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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