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title: "QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) - AWARD"
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# QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9908e227-fd87-44a5-b2b8-02f5b4d94d92

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process, which is now at the award stage, for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract titled "QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford" involves providing a 4-seated vehicle and a PA. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. This procurement covers regions such as Ipswich in Suffolk and generally extends across the United Kingdom and other locations. The contract is scheduled to start on 6th February 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with the final award being made to LOYAL EXPRESS CABS LTD on 3rd February 2026 for a value of £13,897.97.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity within the transport services sector, tailored primarily for firms that specialise in passenger transport solutions without involving waste transport. While the procurement does not specify particular suitability criteria for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to provide flexible, community-centered transportation solutions, particularly schools, may find this an attractive opportunity for growth. Engaging in such contracts could bolster a company’s portfolio, enhancing their market presence, particularly in regional and school transport services around Ipswich and surrounding areas.

## 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. QOC841 1100 2026-02-02 Ipswich - Compass community school Eld Park, Thetford (4-seated vehicle and a PA) 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 1100 2026-02-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-30 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/4547ab28-cf15-498c-bffc-8dda25036b50 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,897 |
| 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

- 3 Feb 2026 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4547ab28-cf15-498c-bffc-8dda25036b50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4547ab28-cf15-498c-bffc-8dda25036b50
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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