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title: "QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2330c562-989b-4916-b481-ddc29d64c6ad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which successfully completed the tender titled "QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk". This process falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and is marked as complete, having achieved the award stage. The award was made on 12th May 2026 to Universal Cabs Ltd and encompasses services beginning from 13th May 2026, extending to 31st July 2030. Taking place primarily in Suffolk, United Kingdom, this contract was part of a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract was awarded for a value of £163,179.60 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers within the transportation sector focusing on public and specialised transport offerings. Businesses with strengths in logistical coordination for educational institutions and those with a robust operation within Suffolk and the broader UK region would be well-suited to compete in this sector. The framework of a Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexible entry points for potential vendors looking for collaborative growth with public sector bodies. This specific award to Universal Cabs Ltd illustrates the potential for competitive gains in the field of passenger transport services.

## 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. QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, 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 2026-05-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-08 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/b84a7d58-6a88-4bcc-980c-fbd7e854940a |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,179 |
| 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

- 12 May 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84a7d58-6a88-4bcc-980c-fbd7e854940a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84a7d58-6a88-4bcc-980c-fbd7e854940a
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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