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QBE100 09:00 2025-12-11 Haverhill, Suffolk to Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here was facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the provision of transport services from Haverhill, Suffolk to Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), this procurement process recently reached the award stage. The award was made on 8th January 2026, following the tender deadline on 11th December 2025. The contract begins on 8th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2030. The primary location for services is Suffolk, although the tender listed a broad delivery scope including various parts of the UK and abroad.

This transport services contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in this sector, particularly those capable of offering competitive services in a structured environment like a Dynamic Purchasing System. Small and medium enterprises, while not specifically targeted, may consider opportunities in related service provision or subcontracting consortia if they have the necessary scale and capacity. Universal Cabs Ltd, the successful supplier, highlights how companies with established regional operations and expertise in passenger transport can leverage these contracts to enhance their service portfolio and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE100 09:00 2025-12-11 Haverhill, Suffolk to Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE100 09:00 2025-12-11 Haverhill, Suffolk to Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2025-12-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-12-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdb528b7-7346-4fee-aede-7ce40d8accfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7a44d5-c1c8-4c89-8647-09602d56d946
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
£214,183 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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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