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title: "QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dead753f-83e7-49cb-9f2b-667c3d13cd56

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the supply of transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle service to Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norfolk. Classified under the industry category of transport services, the process has reached the award stage, having been finalised on 3rd August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. Suffolk County Council participated in a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the procurement details linked to OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685. This opportunity was attractive for service providers based in or able to operate within Norfolk, UK.

This tender presents avenues for business growth, particularly for transport service companies looking to expand their client base in educational transport services. IP Express Cabs, a local supplier based in Ipswich, was awarded the contract, indicating opportunities for regional businesses to secure similar contracts through participation in such procurement processes. Suitable contenders for processes like this one are transport providers with the capacity to deliver reliable passenger services, particularly those adept at dealing with school transport requirements. Establishing a presence in such public procurement opportunities can lead to long-term partnerships with local councils and potentially increase a company's market share in the transport 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. QOC778 0900 2026-07-28 Ipswich - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated individual 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 2026-07-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is [ 0900 2026-07-27 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/3cdb8188-f8ff-4fda-a1e0-07e7dad83383 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,480 |
| 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 | IP EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cdb8188-f8ff-4fda-a1e0-07e7dad83383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cdb8188-f8ff-4fda-a1e0-07e7dad83383
  3rd August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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