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title: "QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0164a122-6a3c-4ba4-a6ad-3deb66868ed3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant for the Felixstowe to Woodbridge Road Academy in Ipswich. The procurement, identified by IT-368-19802-QIP458, operated through a selective procurement method as part of a mini competition within a dynamic purchasing system. This award, valued at £127,967.28, is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, and runs from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2030. The award was published on 29th December 2025, following the deadline for submission on 24th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in transport logistics would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement activities. The contract, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, underscores the potential for growth in providing specialised transport solutions. Businesses with the capability to supply vehicles and personnel compliant with specific transport requirements can leverage this framework to establish and grow their local government partnerships. The procurement process demonstrates an accessible entry point for qualified suppliers within the transport industry, amplifying business prospects for those meeting stringent service standards.

## Notice

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. QIP458 1100 2025-12-24 Felixstowe - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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 1100 2025-12-24 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1600 2025-12-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668b9f1f-44b5-4168-b6cc-e58c7e4b4aa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH; UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668b9f1f-44b5-4168-b6cc-e58c7e4b4aa2
- 29 Dec 2025 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668b9f1f-44b5-4168-b6cc-e58c7e4b4aa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668b9f1f-44b5-4168-b6cc-e58c7e4b4aa2
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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