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QSC204 09:00 2025-08-11 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which has recently awarded a contract for the supply of passenger transport services. The contract, titled "QSC204 09:00 2025-08-11 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, Suffolk - AWARD", falls under the transport services industry category and takes place in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 14th August 2025. The tender period ended on 11th August 2025, with the service contract commencing on 8th September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The full value of the contract is £52,206.30 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those located in or serving the Suffolk area. Companies capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport can leverage such contracts to expand their market footprint and business growth. The procurement method details were not specified, which opens possibilities for firms with innovative service delivery models to potentially engage with similar future opportunities. While the contract is awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd, companies looking to enter or expand in the passenger transport industry in the UK can get insights from this procurement process to better prepare for upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC204 09:00 2025-08-11 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, 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. QSC204 09:00 2025-08-11 Ipswich, Suffolk to The Ryes College, Assington, 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 2025-08-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bdfa129-7266-481c-aaae-124681e75f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89427769-de22-48fa-97e6-18a94cfa1afd
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
£52,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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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