Award

2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a contract titled "QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD". This falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18th September 2025, with Unity Travel Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract commences on 22nd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2032. Relevant procurement details include the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, and clarification questions were due by 15th September 2025. The location of delivery is primarily within Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the passenger transport sector to engage in long-term service delivery for a county council. While small and medium-sized enterprises might find this tender less accessible due to size or scope, larger entities with experience in public service transportation can find this an advantageous opportunity to secure a steady revenue stream over multiple years. Companies that can effectively manage public transportation logistics and have a presence or the ability to operate in the Bury St Edmunds region will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts with Suffolk County Council and other governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 17th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a888b85-5688-4d6b-ab7a-89d6c0fc3f52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a9ad32-52e8-4d28-bca9-544f1689c0fa
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
£294,047 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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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