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title: "QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aabacc3-a37a-4583-9a34-062c598a5fbb

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, has concluded an awarding stage for the tender titled "QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich." The procurement pertains to the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV classification of 60000000. The process was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The contract, which was awarded on 5 January 2026, will commence on 6 January 2026 and run until 31 July 2029. It requires a 4-seated individual vehicle and a personal assistant, covering areas in Ipswich and Suffolk. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transportation. Though the tender is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing tailored transport services for educational institutions could find it highly beneficial. With a contract value of £125,066.36 awarded to Ground Travel - Ipswich Ltd, this procurement serves as an indication that similar local authorities might also seek specialised transport solutions in the future. Firms looking to expand their service offerings in the East of England or establish a foothold in Suffolk's educational transport sector would find such opportunities advantageous.

## 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. QIP996 0900 2025-12-31 Saxmundham - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (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 2025-12-31 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 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/6895cec1-90d0-4d60-82ae-21e96fd86172 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,066 |
| 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

- 5 Jan 2026 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6895cec1-90d0-4d60-82ae-21e96fd86172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6895cec1-90d0-4d60-82ae-21e96fd86172
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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