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title: "QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5447df22-04b5-46cf-bedd-f131c3c87d44

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition", focusing on the transport services industry. The procurement was managed under the "supply of Passenger Transport Services" Dynamic Purchasing System, classified with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd on 11th May 2026, following the closing deadline for submissions on 8th May 2026. The contract period spans from 13th May 2026 to 31st July 2026, covering the need for a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. The process was initiated as a tender and followed through to the award stage.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those equipped to handle specific requirements like 4-seater vehicles paired with passenger assistants. While the procurement was not tailored for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, companies with an established infrastructure in passenger transport can find avenues for potential business growth. The participation in such tenders can enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its presence within public sector transportation contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar government procurement processes in the region.

## 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. QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, 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 2026-05-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-07 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/10830479-5780-46ea-b5b4-5c2211d88a56 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,109 |
| 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

- 11 May 2026 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10830479-5780-46ea-b5b4-5c2211d88a56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10830479-5780-46ea-b5b4-5c2211d88a56
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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