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title: "2026-04-09 09:00 - QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham - AWARD"
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# 2026-04-09 09:00 - QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62a9f98-8d54-4a18-a6e3-b81c66c5fc52

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport tender, titled "QSB103 IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham," has reached the award stage as of 10th April 2026. This project focuses on the transportation services sector, specifically excluding waste transport, and serves the Ipswich and Brettenham areas within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender followed a mini-competition approach under the Dynamic Purchasing System. Key dates included a submission deadline on 9th April 2026 at 09:00, with the completion of the tender process and the award notification made shortly after. The contract period is set to begin on 21st April 2026 and will run until 31st July 2030, highlighting a significant duration for fulfilling transportation needs.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in transport services. Universal Cabs Ltd, a local supplier based in Ipswich, secured the contract valued at £162,640, indicating the significance of having local knowledge and capacity for logistical operations within the region. Businesses that are well-equipped to provide reliable passenger transport solutions, especially those familiar with the specific dynamics of Suffolk and willing to engage in long-term contracts, would find particular success in similar tenders. Such enterprises, even if not structured as SMEs or VCSEs, stand to benefit significantly from participating in regional public procurement opportunities like this one.

## 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham. 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 Thursday 9th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 7th April 2026 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/194d6f07-c867-4f3e-9610-e92af05d7105 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,640 |
| 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

- 10 Apr 2026 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194d6f07-c867-4f3e-9610-e92af05d7105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194d6f07-c867-4f3e-9610-e92af05d7105
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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