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title: "QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4849744e-45f6-410a-9f56-ad6f56ff029d

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with consideration for other areas including British Oversea Territories and Europe. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been finalised on 17th April 2026, with Suffolk County Council awarding the contract to Universal Cabs Ltd. The contract, valued at £147,636.08, commences on 21st April 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses with the capability to provide tailored transport solutions, including the provision of a 4-seated vehicle and personnel assistance, would be particularly well-placed to compete in this sector. While SMEs and VCSEs were not the focus of suitability, the overall contract presents opportunities for established transport service providers to expand their operations and enhance their business profiles within Suffolk and beyond. The procurement method was unspecified, offering flexibility in how businesses could engage with the tender process.

## 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. QSB426 0900 2026-04-16 Leiston - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford (4-seated individual 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 2026-04-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-15 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/63091286-93d4-4c5d-9649-89c1b8e0ca50 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,636 |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63091286-93d4-4c5d-9649-89c1b8e0ca50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63091286-93d4-4c5d-9649-89c1b8e0ca50
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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