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QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required)" within the transport services industry. The procurement used Suffolk's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contracting stage is now at the award phase, with the award confirmed on 10th April 2026, and the service contract set to start from 13th April 2026, extending until 31st July 2029. The project is significant for sectors involved in transport services excluding waste transport, focusing on localities including the United Kingdom and adjacent regions.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of facilitating school transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 55,677.60, is geared towards enterprises capable of providing a four-seated vehicle service. Companies such as A Gofur t/a Eastern Cabs, the awarded supplier, exemplify the types of businesses suited for such opportunities. This contract can support growth by enabling increased service provision and establishing critical partnerships with local authorities like the Suffolk County Council. While the suitability criteria did not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, the project remains an avenue for enhancing business credentials and expanding operational reach in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QIP325 0900 2026-04-09 Thurston - Claydon high school, Claydon (4-seated vehicle required) 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 0900 2026-04-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9e8bbbd-960d-4bfd-88d4-4c3ac19ec340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517818ca-1b57-4785-8371-4ad49bcb55c8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£55,677 Under £100K
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
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

A GOFUR T/A EASTERN CABS

Further Information

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