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title: "QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - AWARD"
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# QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aba397d9-aa5b-46d1-a3f2-484f91f98eb0

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) - AWARD", organised by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, falls under the industry category of Transport services. Located in Ipswich, the awarding stage has been completed with the contract awarded to Local Express Cabs Ltd. This tender, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, was initiated on 18th February 2026, with submissions due by 09:00 of the same day. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will run until 31st July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for passenger transport service providers, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and high-quality service within the specified contract period. The procurement process, although not uniquely suited for SMEs or VCSEs, provided a competitive landscape for businesses in the transport sector. Local Express Cabs Ltd. successfully secured the contract valued at £8,872.62, demonstrating potential prospects for other businesses aiming to tap into the transport services segment managed by local authorities like 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. QML071, 0900 2026-02-18, Ipswich to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy (4 seats) 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 2026-02-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-17 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/2c0095d4-0c9c-4bfd-bd6c-745fccc7d78e |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,872 |
| 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 | LOCAL EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0095d4-0c9c-4bfd-bd6c-745fccc7d78e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0095d4-0c9c-4bfd-bd6c-745fccc7d78e
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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