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title: "2026-04-23 09:00 - QIP398 Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD"
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# 2026-04-23 09:00 - QIP398 Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e80e5e5-a19c-40cb-ba65-c96946bf8ed5

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for "QIP398 Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon." This procurement, within the transport services industry, had been conducted using a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the award stage completed. The contract, valued at £1,976, commences on 27th April 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2026. The procurement process included key deadlines such as the submission deadline on 23rd April 2026 and a clarification question deadline on 21st April 2026. Situated in Suffolk, United Kingdom, this transport services procurement provides specific service delivery opportunities across various regions including Europe and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender opens doors for transport service providers aiming to expand their clientele in the public sector, particularly those focusing on passenger transport solutions. The successful bidder, Cabs 4 U, demonstrates the competitive nature of such tenders, highlighting the need for businesses to offer efficient and reliable services. While the suitability criteria did not specify preferences for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies equipped to handle logistics and service delivery across specified geographic locations can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and growth potential.

## 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. Ipswich to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Thursday 23rd April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 21st April 2026 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/4b3e90bf-1a75-4806-af0b-b63dd424dd2e |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,976 |
| 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 | CABS 4 U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3e90bf-1a75-4806-af0b-b63dd424dd2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3e90bf-1a75-4806-af0b-b63dd424dd2e
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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