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title: "QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22d634b0-fdc7-41d9-bdbb-78bc4121bbd7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which sought bids for a four-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant service from Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton/Hacheston. This falls under the Transport services industry, specifically passenger transport, without waste transport, classified under the CPV code 60000000. The contract has been awarded, with the procurement stage marked as complete. The winning bid was valued at £11,704.61 by A K Cars. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 31st August 2026. Key deadlines included submission of tenders by 15th April 2026 and clarifications by 14th April 2026, with Suffolk County in the United Kingdom being the primary location.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing vehicles with passenger assistants. Companies adept in dynamic purchasing systems could find potential growth by delivering services aligned with the requirements of Suffolk County Council. Although the procurement process has not specified the method, the emphasis on passenger transport services suggests suitability for established firms in the sector rather than small or voluntary community and social enterprises. The award of this contract to A K Cars underlines the prospects available for firms capable of meeting stringent service needs in public transport tenders.

## 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. QIP373 2026-04-15 (0900) Woodbridge to PLOT CIC Nacton / Hacheston (4 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 on 15/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 14/04/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b20364-fc50-46cf-b3d4-0aaf673d60de |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,704 |
| 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 | A K CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b20364-fc50-46cf-b3d4-0aaf673d60de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b20364-fc50-46cf-b3d4-0aaf673d60de
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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