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QSB219 0900 2026-04-14 Leiston - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 May 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

This contract award process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on providing transport services within the region of Suffolk, United Kingdom. Particularly titled "QSB219 0900 2026-04-14 Leiston - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required)," the procurement falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport (CPV: 60000000). The procurement stage is now at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to A Gofur trading as Eastern Cabs. The tender concluded with a submission deadline of 14th April 2026, and the contract period spans from 20th April 2026 to 31st July 2031. The process was conducted through a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System framework.

This award presents multiple opportunities for businesses engaged in providing passenger transport services, particularly those capable of offering four-seated vehicles in compliance with the contract requirements. Firms specialising in the transportation industry may leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the county of Suffolk and surrounding areas. The relatively extended duration of the contract period from 2026 to 2031 indicates a stable opportunity for growth and steady revenue for businesses capable of meeting the service criteria. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust track record in transport services are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

QSB219 0900 2026-04-14 Leiston - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (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. QSB219 0900 2026-04-14 Leiston - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (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 2026-04-14 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb198d44-b9d0-4486-84db-e3b1b7b6f0d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbb78e3-a02c-4d8d-9bcf-0624c413ef03
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
£150,469 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
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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

Notice Documents

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