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ABE001 0900 2026-02-17 Bury St Edmunds to The Centre Bury St Edmunds (6-seater with electric tail lift) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for passenger transport services. The procurement process involves a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of transport services, classified under CPV code 60000000, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom. The award, which has reached the completion stage, was published on 19th February 2026, details a six-seater vehicle with an electric tail lift requirement between Bury St Edmunds locations. The contract period starts on 20th February 2026 and concludes on 31st January 2032, offering a substantial contract value of £52,200.72.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing suitable vehicles for passenger transport. Unity Travel Ltd, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, has successfully secured the contract, indicating the competitive nature of the tender, and highlighting opportunities for similar service providers. While the procurement method details are not specified, businesses with established service and logistical frameworks can benefit significantly from such contracts, contributing to expanded operational scopes and increased revenue potentials in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ABE001 0900 2026-02-17 Bury St Edmunds to The Centre Bury St Edmunds (6-seater with electric tail lift) 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. ABE001 0900 2026-02-17 Bury St Edmunds to The Centre Bury St Edmunds (6-seater with electric tail lift) 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 2026-02-17 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-02-10 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dc23593-5045-4d3e-b340-eb4d4f4a21a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5700b40a-ea87-42c5-b419-31754bc31cdb
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
£52,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 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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