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title: "QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-166a0ec3-c113-45fc-85e0-aabe166efb2c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process to award a contract for passenger transport services in Ipswich, focused on providing a 4-seated vehicle for Alderwood Academy. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services, specifically excluding waste transport, with an award tag date of 3rd July 2026. The tendering process was part of a dynamic purchasing system, referencing OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The preparation and submission period concluded on 2nd July 2026, and was marked complete shortly thereafter. The awarded contract commences on 7th July 2026 and will run until the end of July 2027, encapsulating services throughout Ipswich and possibly extending to various global locations mentioned.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in passenger transport services, to expand their market presence in the public sector. The contract, valued at £10,569.57, was awarded to Darren Cuthbert T/A Cuthbert Corporate Travel Limited, indicating a conducive opportunity for SMEs catering to similar services, albeit the specific suitability criteria mentioned did not favour SMEs or VCSEs this time. Firms with capacity to engage in dynamic competitive bidding processes with a solid understanding of local and possibly international transport logistics could find this sector advantageous for future growth and continued partnerships with local councils.

## 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. QIP018 0900 2026-07-02 Ipswich - Alderwood academy, Ipswich (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 2026-07-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-01 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/79954625-b1e6-499b-9fc6-75bf50f98a92 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,569 |
| 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 | DARREN CUTHBERT T/A CUTHBERT CORPORATE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79954625-b1e6-499b-9fc6-75bf50f98a92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79954625-b1e6-499b-9fc6-75bf50f98a92
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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