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title: "QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ae8d7f4-bcd0-42c3-83b3-16be0b01c19b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which has awarded a contract titled "QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk - AWARD" in the transport services category. The process falls within the services industry category and encompasses multiple locations including Ipswich, Suffolk, and the wider United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with Universal Cabs Ltd being selected as the supplier, with an active award status as of 24 April 2026. The tender submission deadline was marked for 23 April 2026 at 09:00, with contracts commencing on 27 April 2026 and concluding on 17 July 2027. This process forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, primarily for companies specialising in passenger transport services capable of operating in Suffolk and surrounding regions. Firms adept at coordinating reliable transport solutions, such as taxi or shuttle services, particularly those with a focus on educational transport, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. While this specific contract does not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or more established transport firms may find additional opportunities within this framework. Engaging in such dynamic systems could offer a steady influx of contracts, enhancing business portfolios and expanding market reach for qualified contenders.

## 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. QIP044 09:00 2026-04-23 Ipswich, Suffolk to Shotley Primary School, Shotley, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-04-23. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-04-22 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/3a006d3c-1f80-45c2-8a20-8c5a0932b5cf |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,531 |
| 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

- 24 Apr 2026 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a006d3c-1f80-45c2-8a20-8c5a0932b5cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a006d3c-1f80-45c2-8a20-8c5a0932b5cf
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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