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title: "QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b649077b-6c93-411e-a271-767404ec8aca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, who have completed the award stage for tender titled "QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD." This falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), according to CPV classification 60000000. The tender, associated with the procurement method details specified as "Not specified," concluded its submission phase on 17th July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The location focus is in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with the procurement aiming at enhancing passenger transport services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing an 8-seated vehicle along with a passenger assistant. Universal Cabs Ltd have been selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £140,410. This contract could be especially suitable for established companies looking to expand their service offerings in Suffolk or businesses aiming to increase their footprint within the UK public transport sector. Given the extensive contract period, this contract could stabilize and grow the participating businesses' revenues over the next five years.

## 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. QIP091 1300 2026-07-17 Ipswich - Ipswich academy, Ipswich (8-eated vehicle and a PA 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 1300 2026-07-17 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 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/1dccfb42-3063-4d31-b335-ca671ef38027 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,410 |
| 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

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dccfb42-3063-4d31-b335-ca671ef38027

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dccfb42-3063-4d31-b335-ca671ef38027
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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