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title: "QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c24bf08a-f6cf-4ddc-a98d-3af26e3131e2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage in a procurement process for passenger transport services, with the contract being part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of transport services, indicated by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender titled "QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich" involves providing a 4-seated vehicle and a PA for trips originating from Great Cornard to Ipswich. The procurement pertains to the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The tender location spans several regions, including Europe and the United Kingdom, with key activities beginning on 12th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is responsible for overseeing the process.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses adept in providing specialised transport services. With the contract valued at £71,202.88 GBP, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, companies with expertise in passenger transport can explore similar opportunities for growth. This invitation was part of a mini-competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System, which broadens the prospects for various transport service providers seeking expansion in public sector contracts. Companies capable of deploying vehicles and supporting staff efficiently will find themselves well-positioned to participate in future tenders with Suffolk County Council. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, the procurement remains accessible to qualified businesses.

## 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. QIP014 0900 2026-03-11 Great Cornard - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated 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 0900 2026-03-11 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-10 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/52f1e88e-4a52-40cb-9273-1927748d1e47 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,202 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f1e88e-4a52-40cb-9273-1927748d1e47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f1e88e-4a52-40cb-9273-1927748d1e47
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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