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title: "QBH197 2026-04-15 (0900) Leiston to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seats with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QBH197 2026-04-15 (0900) Leiston to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seats with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b57134f2-0fd9-435f-a139-cbe08f90aa6a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process titled "QBH197 2026-04-15 (0900) Leiston to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seats with passenger assistant)." This project falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and serves a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other parts of the world. This process reached the award stage on 16 April 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20 April 2026 and potentially extending until 31 July 2033. The procurement was a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System and culminated with the selection of Universal Cabs Ltd as the supplier, securing a contract valued at GBP 308,453.60. Key deadlines included a submission deadline on 15 April 2026 and a clarification question deadline on 14 April 2026.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those with the capability to provide passenger transport services with specialised requirements such as passenger assistants. The Suffolk County Council's strategic use of the Dynamic Purchasing System may allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and regional transportation companies to participate in future procurements by ensuring compliance with tailored development needs. Businesses with a focus on transport logistics and flexibility in geographical reach could find substantial growth prospects by aligning with such contracts. Additionally, the potential contract extension offers longer-term engagement possibilities, benefiting businesses that seek sustained government partnerships.

## 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. QBH197 2026-04-15 (0900) Leiston to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (4 seats with passenger assistant) 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 on 15/04/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 14/04/2026which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c526de4-4d08-45b5-bb7b-a21a923c5c68 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,453 |
| 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 | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c526de4-4d08-45b5-bb7b-a21a923c5c68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c526de4-4d08-45b5-bb7b-a21a923c5c68
  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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