2026-06-05 09:00 - QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services. The project, titled "QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD," involves service provision in the transport sector under the CPV classification 60000000. The contract's initiation began with a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement focussed on the delivery from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe, with contract activities starting on 8th June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £82,517, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, based in Ipswich. The notable deadlines included a tender submission deadline of 5th June 2026.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of operating within the Suffolk area. As the procurement has already advanced to the award stage, it highlights the importance of maintaining readiness for future tenders, particularly for businesses interested in partaking in dynamic purchasing systems where Suffolk County Council regularly seeks transport provision services. Enterprises with expertise in efficient route management and reliable service can benefit considerably in forthcoming opportunities, especially those capable of catering to educational transport needs. Although this tender was not SME or VCSE-specific, businesses of diverse sizes should monitor similar constraints or objectives in future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-06-05 09:00 - QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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 Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Friday 5th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 4th June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f22533bb-95fe-467d-9d64-75985dda65e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e9650-5c0c-4cc4-98b2-f1052805464c
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
£82,517 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 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
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

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