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title: "QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aac51dd-a145-4008-ab98-82e45b13b8ff

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater vehicle required)." The contract falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with submissions having closed on 14th May 2026 and the award announced shortly thereafter. The contract period is set from 18th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. This procurement was conducted through a mini-competition against the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services.

This transport services contract represents a growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing passenger transport solutions, particularly those with suitable 4-seater vehicles. Although the contract has already been awarded to Royal Rides, businesses in the transport sector might consider future dynamic purchasing system tenders as potential avenues for business expansion. This type of procurement is ideal for established transport providers looking to expand their operations within the Suffolk region, providing services to educational institutions and potentially other public sector entities. While small or voluntary community sector enterprises were not marked as particularly suitable for this tender, larger businesses with the capacity to engage in dynamic purchasing systems are well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming opportunities.

## 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. QIP056 0900 2026-05-14 Stowmarket to Parkside Academy, Lindbergh (4-seater 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 2026-05-14 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-05-07 0900 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/7a92c350-0096-4769-9d1a-bf0424f7380c |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,605 |
| 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 | ROYAL RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 06:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a92c350-0096-4769-9d1a-bf0424f7380c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a92c350-0096-4769-9d1a-bf0424f7380c
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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