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title: "QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35db16f3-ca98-4de5-b6ba-b042e01aeed3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, specifically for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA, to Royal Rides. This pertains to the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, with a CPV classification of transport services (excl. waste transport). The project is centred around Castle Hill Infant School in Ipswich. The awards process was completed as of 5 February 2026. The contract period is from 9 February 2026 to 14 May 2026, and while the procurement method details were not specified, the tender process has concluded.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to collaborate with local councils like Suffolk County Council. Companies like Royal Rides that can offer reliable transport solutions with the required specifications are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Although not designated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in dynamic purchasing systems and meeting strict timelines, such as submitting by the tender deadline, can find growth prospects in these government contracts.

## 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. QIP015 0900 2026-02-05 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-04 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/a5dcf098-5791-4f9c-bd26-f0f59290e34f |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 14 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,643 |
| 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 | ROYAL RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5dcf098-5791-4f9c-bd26-f0f59290e34f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5dcf098-5791-4f9c-bd26-f0f59290e34f
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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