QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2026 at 11:47

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has announced the award of a contract titled "QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich" for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle and a female personal assistant. The contract was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd and falls under the services category for transport services. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this procurement reached the award stage with key dates indicating the award was published on 27 July 2026, and the contract period will commence on 1 September 2026, ending 31 July 2031.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of supplying specialised passenger transport solutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored vehicle services or personnel to meet specific client needs, such as personal assistants, would find this contract suitable. Moreover, businesses with operations in or connections to the Ipswich area will benefit significantly from the geographical relevance and the long-term nature of the contract, fostering business growth and stability. Though not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger entities or those with a substantial service capacity could leverage this opportunity for expansion.

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Notice Title

QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female PA 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. QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female PA 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 0900 2026-07-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36e58478-2a59-4724-a822-5f0abb4c74d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402ad36b-0b59-4163-9829-3a3f1913b5ab
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
£109,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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