--- title: "QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-21" --- # QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has completed a public procurement process involving the transportation sector, specifically targeting passenger transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement title "QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" highlights the requirement for a four-seated vehicle service. The process followed the selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. With submissions due by 1st May 2026, the contract spans from the 5th of May 2026 through to the 31st of July 2028, indicating a substantial opportunity for sustained service provision in Ipswich, Suffolk. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport leads this initiative with a focus on the United Kingdom, among other global locations. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies equipped to deliver specialised transport services. The contract, valued at £58,732.80, is particularly advantageous for firms like Universal Cabs Ltd and YOURCAB LIMITED, which have secured the award. While the project does not prioritise SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, organisations with robust logistical capabilities and access to suitable vehicular resources will find this contract beneficial. This procurement can potentially enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and provide long-term engagement with a public sector authority, setting a precedent for future collaborations in the transportation sector. ## 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. QSB439 0900 2026-05-01 Hadleigh - Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (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 2026-05-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-30 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/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2026 | | Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £58,732 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CABS; YOURCAB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9 - 21 May 2026 at 13:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9 - 20 May 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0c5f0-8890-4941-b04f-9a64398cb6a9 21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f37845-f221-48f5-965b-64cd64ac15d8. 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