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title: "QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba015201-9776-40a6-a54d-514504b42dd3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and takes place within the United Kingdom, specifically Suffolk. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System initially stated in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement stage reached the award phase with Universal Cabs Ltd named as the supplier. Key dates included a submission deadline on 29 January 2026 and a contract period from 2 February 2026 to 31 July 2027. The value of the awarded contract is GBP 16,114.05.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. Although the procurement suitability flag indicates a low emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), companies with experience in dynamic purchasing systems or those looking to expand their transport services within the Suffolk region may find this contract beneficial. Businesses able to meet the service delivery requirements in and around Ipswich and Mildenhall will be well-positioned to benefit from future contractual opportunities with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

## 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. QBE005 09:00 2026-01-29 Ipswich Suffolk to Willow House, Mildenhall, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-01-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-28 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/dff6b2bf-8c21-4f34-9452-a3939c8eeb68 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,114 |
| 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

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff6b2bf-8c21-4f34-9452-a3939c8eeb68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff6b2bf-8c21-4f34-9452-a3939c8eeb68
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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