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QBE094 09:00 2025-10-16 Haverhill, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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16 Oct 2025 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering transport from Haverhill, Suffolk to West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This contract, identified as QBE094, falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 60000000, indicating non-waste transport services. The procurement, initiated through a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by OJEU Notice Id 2018/S 031-067685, concluded with the awarding phase on 16th October 2025. The tender process deadlines included a submission return set for 9:00 AM on the same day, having initially opened for clarification questions until 9:00 AM, 15th October 2025. The awarded contract spans from 20th October 2025 to 31st July 2027, with Unity Travel Ltd being the chosen supplier for the contract valued at GBP 50,907.38.

This procurement presents prospective business growth opportunities for companies in the passenger transport sector, specifically those capable of offering reliable and efficient services within and around the Suffolk area. Although the project does not specify special suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can deliver competitive and high-quality transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit and potentially secure similar future contracts. As the process concludes with an award, companies should ensure they maintain high standards and readiness for upcoming opportunities in similar government tenders to expand their service offerings and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE094 09:00 2025-10-16 Haverhill, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, 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. QBE094 09:00 2025-10-16 Haverhill, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, 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 2025-10-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-10-15 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39d37dfc-f974-4662-ac72-b9ef7974c866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9deeb19-8b21-4aa2-b4f1-d2dd5ea681a1
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
£50,907 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 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

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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