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QIP005 09:00 2026-01-12 Worlingworth, Suffolk to Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Jan 2026 at 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract, titled "QIP005 09:00 2026-01-12 Worlingworth, Suffolk to Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD". Classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), the contracting process was conducted through a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The award stage was finalised on 14th January 2026, with the contract period set from 14th January 2026 to 31st July 2028. This procurement exercise involved services primarily targeted at locations across Suffolk, United Kingdom, and sought to engage suppliers via a tender that had its submission deadline on 12th January 2026. The awarded supplier is UNITY TRAVEL Ltd, with the contract valued at £91,570.50.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to establish or expand their presence in the Suffolk region. Companies that specialise in providing reliable and efficient transport services, particularly those capable of managing school routes, would greatly benefit from such contracts. Although the procurement method details were not specified, successful suppliers like UNITY TRAVEL Ltd can leverage this contract to further demonstrate their capability to deliver on public sector requirements. Moreover, this contract's extensive duration until mid-2028 allows businesses to plan long-term growth strategies within the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP005 09:00 2026-01-12 Worlingworth, Suffolk to Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk - 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. QIP005 09:00 2026-01-12 Worlingworth, Suffolk to Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk 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 2026-01-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-09 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a723e3a-f620-4aca-9c47-5cac09b476a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfd3ea3-3181-4c72-81ed-d7389d64ff21
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
£91,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 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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