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title: "2026-06-05 09:00 - QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-06-05 09:00 - QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f22533bb-95fe-467d-9d64-75985dda65e1

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services. The project, titled "QBE399 IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD," involves service provision in the transport sector under the CPV classification 60000000. The contract's initiation began with a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement focussed on the delivery from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe, with contract activities starting on 8th June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £82,517, awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd, based in Ipswich. The notable deadlines included a tender submission deadline of 5th June 2026.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of operating within the Suffolk area. As the procurement has already advanced to the award stage, it highlights the importance of maintaining readiness for future tenders, particularly for businesses interested in partaking in dynamic purchasing systems where Suffolk County Council regularly seeks transport provision services. Enterprises with expertise in efficient route management and reliable service can benefit considerably in forthcoming opportunities, especially those capable of catering to educational transport needs. Although this tender was not SME or VCSE-specific, businesses of diverse sizes should monitor similar constraints or objectives in future tenders.

## 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 Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Friday 5th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 4th June 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/1e6e9650-5c0c-4cc4-98b2-f1052805464c |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,517 |
| 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

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e9650-5c0c-4cc4-98b2-f1052805464c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e9650-5c0c-4cc4-98b2-f1052805464c
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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