2026-06-23 09:00 - QBE401 Brandon to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was carried out by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the project titled "QBE401 Brandon to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD". This procurement relates to transport services within the industry category 60000000 and focuses on passenger transport operations. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, as completed on 24th June 2026. The contract spans from 29th June 2026 to 31st July 2027. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the procurement was initiated through a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System for transport services. Key deadlines included a submission cut-off on 23rd June 2026, and clarification questions needed submission by 22nd June 2026.

This procurement presents robust business opportunities for companies specialising in transportation services. The contract, valued at GBP 14,911.20, has been awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd, highlighting the chances for similar businesses to engage in such competitive tenders. Companies that are equipped to deliver reliable and efficient transport services in compliance with local authority standards would find this contract type advantageous, especially those aiming to expand their presence within the Suffolk region or similar jurisdictions. However, the procurement did not specify particular suitability for small and medium enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises, highlighting a need for established transport providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-06-23 09:00 - QBE401 Brandon to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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. Brandon to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20edeec1-ab85-45f7-a4b2-ae67415b94e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08265fa-632d-4515-a894-807abf4ef8a9
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
£14,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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