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title: "QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) required. - AWARD"
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# QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) required. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98681890-6e97-43a0-ab59-d4c424cf6dd1

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process titled "QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich," focusing on transport services requiring a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The procurement falls under the services category related to transport and was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the tender submission deadline being 14 April 2026. The contract period extends from 20 April 2026 to 31 July 2030, encompassing various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector seeking to expand their service capabilities within the Suffolk region. Given the detailed specifications and the lengthy contract period, larger transport service providers may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Companies that can offer reliable and consistent passenger transport services, likely those with a fleet of vehicles and skilled personnel, will be well-suited to meet the contract requirements and potentially foster long-term partnerships with Suffolk County Council.

## 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. QIP051 0900 2026-04-14 Great Blakenham to Stone Lodge Academy, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich (4-seater vehicle with Passenger assistant) 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 2026-04-14 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-10 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bc7b64-e8e4-4f95-8a95-779840d3a2cd |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,616 |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bc7b64-e8e4-4f95-8a95-779840d3a2cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bc7b64-e8e4-4f95-8a95-779840d3a2cd
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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