Award

2025-09-30 09:00 - QOC837 IP5 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC837 IP5 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk". This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and was conducted through a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. This opportunity, valued at £135,819.60, had a tender submission deadline on 30th September 2025. The services will primarily operate in the IP5 area of Ipswich, connecting to multiple regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract opening presents a solid growth opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, specifically those experienced in passenger transport solutions. Given the competitive mini competition process conducted by Suffolk County Council, companies that can provide efficient and reliable transport services, particularly school transport, will find this tender highly fitting. Unity Travel Ltd’s success in securing this contract underscores the importance of having a robust service and competitive pricing strategy. Businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio can leverage similar opportunities by maintaining high service standards and dexterity in competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

2025-09-30 09:00 - QOC837 IP5 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. IP5 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 30th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 29th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c60030-1f09-481b-bfc6-8e8d1e42dd0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5bc09ce-6c7d-44ad-a64c-9e09340ada6d
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
£135,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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

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