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title: "QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - AWARD"
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# QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72bb740b-0b63-4885-828f-97c844d05ee7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract related to the transport industry category, specifically for providing passenger transport services. The contract titled "QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) - AWARD" is in its Award stage, following a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and is now complete, as of 19th March 2026. The contract will start on 23rd March 2026 and end on 31st July 2026, providing transport services primarily within Ipswich and covering various regions including the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for transport service providers to engage in the public sector, potentially increasing business visibility and revenue. With an active contract valued at £74,556, the awarded supplier, Tony Kirby Transport Limited, represents the type of enterprises well-suited for such opportunities, particularly those specialising in local and regional passenger transport. Businesses focusing on logistical and transport services can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public procurement space, aligning with the needs of regional council transport operations. Such tenders are especially relevant for established companies, as the opportunity favours businesses beyond the SME and VCSE categories.

## 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. QIP020, 0900 2026-03-19, Ipswich to St Alban's Catholic High School, Ipswich (4 seats & PA) 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 2026-03-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-18 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/7063524b-9344-4da4-ab2a-02008a19a601 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,556 |
| 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 | TONY KIRBY TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7063524b-9344-4da4-ab2a-02008a19a601

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7063524b-9344-4da4-ab2a-02008a19a601
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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