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QIP936 0900 2025-10-20 Felixstowe - Apex Education Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle, male driver and male PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "QIP936 0900 2025-10-20 Felixstowe - Apex Education Bucklesham" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. It falls under the transport services industry category, with the specific requirement of a 4-seated vehicle, a male driver, and a male personal assistant. The contract covers a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 20th October 2025. The contract period is from 22nd October 2025 until 31st July 2026. This tender was part of a mini-competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, and the successful supplier was UNITY TRAVEL Ltd.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport service industry, particularly those that can provide tailored passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in servicing educational institutions or have experience in operating scheduled transport services would be well-suited to compete. Although the suitability requirements did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that possess the capacity to fulfil such precise transport needs across diverse regions could leverage this contract for substantial business growth. The tender highlights potential business expansion into new geographical areas and markets within the transport services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP936 0900 2025-10-20 Felixstowe - Apex Education Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle, male driver and male 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. QIP936 0900 2025-10-20 Felixstowe - Apex Education Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle, male driver and male 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 2025-10-20 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4071b674-70d7-4748-874e-166e6842f594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd469a1-8914-44ce-82f7-322324521049
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
£17,292 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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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