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AIP010 0900 2025-07-31 Copdock and Washbrook to Genesis Day Centre Ipswich (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Aug 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process aimed at securing passenger transport services. The tender, titled "AIP010 0900 2025-07-31 Copdock and Washbrook to Genesis Day Centre Ipswich," required an 8-seater vehicle with an electric tail lift. This procurement falls under the transport services category and spans several regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement stage is the award phase, with a contract awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 31st July 2025. The contract commences on 11th August 2025 and is set to end on 31st July 2028. The deadline for submission was 31st July 2025, with clarification questions needed by 24th July 2025.

This procurement opportunity could foster business growth by catering to companies specialising in passenger transport services. Although it required specific vehicle configurations, it is an ideal project for transport enterprises with suitable assets to engage with local authorities. Businesses specialising in tailored transport solutions would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing market presence, especially those with capabilities aligned with maintaining a fleet that meets precise specifications outlined by public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIP010 0900 2025-07-31 Copdock and Washbrook to Genesis Day Centre Ipswich (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift required) - AWARD

Notice Description

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. AIP010 0900 2025-07-31 Copdock and Washbrook to Genesis Day Centre Ipswich (8-seater vehicle with electric tail lift 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 2025-07-31 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-07-24 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fcf3262-4999-4471-b28e-f130341ac3ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a324d7-a429-4e44-b8d8-8082c4232e19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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