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title: "QIP684 0900 2026-01-02 Pinewood - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP684 0900 2026-01-02 Pinewood - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d869f4-7a76-48e3-b08a-2f32f0b0604c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for a transport service titled "QIP684 0900 2026-01-02 Pinewood - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD." This procurement, classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to LOYAL EXPRESS CABS LTD and involves providing passenger transport services within the Ipswich area. The procurement process was initiated through a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the contract running from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The deadline for submission was 2nd January 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing four-seated vehicles. LOYAL EXPRESS CABS LTD was successful in fulfilling these requirements, showcasing the potential for growth in serving similar public sector contracts in Suffolk and beyond. While the procurement was not focused on small to medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses with expertise in efficient and reliable transport solutions are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in this geographic area and industry. Business entities aiming for expansion in the transport sector should consider aligning with such public procurement projects to foster their growth.

## 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. QIP684 0900 2026-01-02 Pinewood - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (4-seated 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 0900 2026-01-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-31 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/0513193c-d830-4d54-863d-453cd8b2e976 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,894 |
| 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 | LOYAL EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0513193c-d830-4d54-863d-453cd8b2e976

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0513193c-d830-4d54-863d-453cd8b2e976
  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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