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title: "QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ddd7d25-5490-4323-a635-244253430072

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award phase of a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle for St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich. This process falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a contract reference ID IT-368-19870-QIP405. The procurement method details were not specified. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 21st January 2026 and the contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The value of the awarded contract amounts to £5,639.58.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the passenger transport services sector, particularly those experienced with school transportation needs. Given that Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport served as the buyer and Universal Cabs Ltd was awarded the contract, businesses with capabilities in similar transport service provisions may find such tenders beneficial for expanding their service offerings. Although the procurement method was not specified, engaging in dynamic purchasing systems and aiming for public contracts like this can enhance market visibility and potentially lead to further collaborations or awards.

## 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. QIP405 0900 2026-01-21 Ipswich - St Mary's catholic primary 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 2026-01-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-20 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/625a2452-9737-4787-9953-d1136fbed511 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,639 |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625a2452-9737-4787-9953-d1136fbed511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625a2452-9737-4787-9953-d1136fbed511
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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