2026-06-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. This process is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category and covers a contract period from 22nd June 2026 to 31st July 2030. The initial deadline for tender submissions was set at 09:00 on 17th June 2026, and the clarification questions deadline was at 15:00 on 15th June 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to enhance their portfolio and secure long-term contracts. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive and reliable transport services, similar to those offered by M&V Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, would find this type of procurement appealing. Although the procurement method details are not specified, businesses that can meet the rigorous requirements set by Suffolk County Council might find lucrative potential in engaging with similar public sector transportation projects in the region and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-06-17 09:00 - QOC854 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft 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 Wednesday 17th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f28f5bee-9353-4d9d-b923-ef2587cd08c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57335748-19b2-48d1-b0f4-48d4d98680f1
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
£132,430 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 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

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

M&V CABS

Further Information

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