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title: "2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14efaa5d-9b01-434d-8151-51def0c23be2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of its public procurement process titled "QBE379 Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe." This procurement, under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), was located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and aimed at providing passenger transport services. The tender period ended on 31st March 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement used a Dynamic Purchasing System method but details of the exact procurement methodology were not specified. The awarded contract, valued at £83,539.20, was made to Universal Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, including taxi and passenger vehicle suppliers, particularly those able to operate within Suffolk and have the capacity for long-term service provision. Although suitability criteria suggest it was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of managing service contracts over extended periods might benefit from exploring similar opportunities through Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Engaging in contracts such as these can facilitate long-term growth and visibility within the public sector transport procurement market.

## 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. Bacton to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 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/a279fa3d-ea3f-4494-ad4d-7edb5c377276 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,539 |
| 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 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a279fa3d-ea3f-4494-ad4d-7edb5c377276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a279fa3d-ea3f-4494-ad4d-7edb5c377276
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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