--- title: "QSB202 0900 2026-07-27 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT" published: "2026-08-03" --- # QSB202 0900 2026-07-27 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bd5fc69-00da-442c-bb2b-f03bd0ffc44e.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of a 4-seated vehicle transport service for the Olive Academy, Stowmarket. This contract, part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, pertains to the transport services industry. The tender process concluded on 27th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and running until 31st July 2031. Despite the procurement method not being specified, the process advanced through a mini-competition under the established dynamic purchasing framework. This contract offers significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in transport services. The contract was awarded to GROUND TRAVEL - IPSWICH LTD, reflecting opportunities for local transport businesses. Companies with the capability to provide reliable transportation in and out of Ipswich and its surrounding areas, specifically those not reliant on small or voluntary organisations, would find this tender beneficial. The awarded contract, valued at £93,670, demonstrates substantial business opportunity in servicing public transport needs over the long term in the region. ## 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. QSB202 0900 2026-07-27 Ipswich - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 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/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 | | 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 | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £93,670 | | 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 - 3 Aug 2026 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 - 3 Aug 2026 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 - 3 Aug 2026 at 10:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 - 28 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 - 28 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990fecc5-2ff5-4339-9e7a-739822964720 3rd August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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