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title: "QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3891916f-b1c3-444c-bf06-80e0fb36a53a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, Ipswich," focusing on the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement pertains to the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The project location is primarily within Ipswich, Suffolk, with delivery potential to broader regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage has concluded with an award dated 28th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st July 2031. This procurement was executed through a dynamic purchasing system, with no specific procurement method details disclosed.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, especially for organizations specialising in passenger transport services. The awarded contract to Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd highlights an opportunity for businesses capable of providing comprehensive transport solutions, including a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. Firms within the transport sector that are looking to expand service offerings in Suffolk and surrounding areas would find this contract particularly suitable. SMEs and VCSEs may have found less suitability in this instance, yet large-scale providers can leverage these contracts to establish a broader service footprint in the region, aligning with public sector transport needs.

## 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. QIP319 0900 2026-07-27 Thurston - New skill centre, 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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 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/47d0edcc-09bf-49ad-9c84-dc499235353f |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,625 |
| 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 | GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d0edcc-09bf-49ad-9c84-dc499235353f
- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d0edcc-09bf-49ad-9c84-dc499235353f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d0edcc-09bf-49ad-9c84-dc499235353f
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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