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title: "QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3367e6df-9ebc-4646-8cdf-fb18cdf46882

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport service, titled "QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone Hall School, Ipswich," under dynamic purchasing system OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement focused on securing a 4-seated vehicle to serve transport needs in Ipswich, Suffolk. This award stage was dated 6 March 2026, and the service contract spans from 9 March 2026 to 31 July 2028. The procurement falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, under CPV code 60000000. The suppliers were required to submit their final offers by 9 AM on 6 March 2026, with clarification questions closed by 9 AM on 5 March 2026.

This transport service tender offers businesses in the passenger transport industry a significant growth opportunity, particularly those capable of providing reliable vehicle-based transport services within Ipswich and the surrounding regions. While the suitability for SMEs and VCSE organisations was not highlighted, companies like Manorside Travel Ltd., which successfully secured the contract, showcase the benefits for those able to meet the council's specifications. The provision of a regular and established service allows for secure revenue streams and strengthens local business presence, making it particularly advantageous for transport providers operating in or expanding to Suffolk and East of England.

## 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. QIP985 0900 2026-03-06 Capel St Mary - Redstone hall school, 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 2026-03-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-05 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/f9cb5c23-d87c-4744-87f8-f38ffe8640d9 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,773 |
| 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 | MANORSIDE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cb5c23-d87c-4744-87f8-f38ffe8640d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cb5c23-d87c-4744-87f8-f38ffe8640d9
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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