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title: "QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b36f819f-9985-4ed9-ba0f-4de5f01ce5f3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a public procurement process to award a contract for providing passenger transport services, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle to operate between Newmarket and Parkside Academy, Ipswich. Classified under the industry category for Transport services (excluding waste transport), this procurement falls under the services category. The tender, identified as IT-368-20498-QIP043, had its submission deadline on 28th July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement stage is now at the Award Update level, with Darren Cuthbert T/A Cuthbert Corporate Travel Limited securing the contract valued at £28,494 GBP.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services to collaborate with local councils, expanding their service reach to educational institutions. Companies that operate within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in handling passenger requirements for educational or municipal contracts, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, involvement in dynamic purchasing systems like this could open avenues for further service contracts and build long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

## 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. QIP043 0900 2026-07-28 Newmarket - Parkside 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 2026-07-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-27 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/6e3b7e99-15b5-4573-a239-11529d9e2cad |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,494 |
| 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 | DARREN CUTHBERT T/A CUTHBERT CORPORATE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3b7e99-15b5-4573-a239-11529d9e2cad
- 29 Jul 2026 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3b7e99-15b5-4573-a239-11529d9e2cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3b7e99-15b5-4573-a239-11529d9e2cad
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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