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QWE174 1100 2026-07-20 Bawdsey - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured a passenger transport service for a route from Bawdsey to Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, on Charity Lane in Otley. The requirement is for a four-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant (PA), indicating transport for a small group requiring dedicated support during journeys. The work falls within passenger transport services and is a service contract rather than a supply or construction opportunity. The buying organisation is based in Russell Road, Ipswich, and the recorded delivery postcode is IP1 2BX. The named destination is Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Lane, Otley, Suffolk. This is a specific education-related transport route requiring vehicle provision and passenger-assistance capability.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The contract was awarded to GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD on 24 July 2026 for £149,815. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The original tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 11:00, with clarification questions due by 17 July 2026 at 09:00. The tender was marked complete after the award. The requirement was presented as a single route and service package, with a four-seated vehicle and passenger assistant. The recorded suitability assessment stated that the opportunity was not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this type, credible competitors would need to operate passenger transport services in and around Suffolk, provide a reliable four-seat vehicle and supply a suitable passenger assistant. They would also need to manage a dedicated education transport route to Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, with dependable scheduling, safeguarding and passenger-support arrangements. The award demonstrates demand from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for small-capacity, assisted journeys rather than general fleet transport. Experience delivering contracted school or college transport, maintaining vehicle availability and coordinating drivers with passenger assistants would strengthen a supplier’s position. The procurement route also shows that relevant operators should be prepared to participate in the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and compete through its mini-competition process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE174 1100 2026-07-20 Bawdsey - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (4-seated vehicle and a 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. QWE174 1100 2026-07-20 Bawdsey - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (4-seated vehicle and a 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 1100 2026-07-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-469936b3-52a5-4f21-b5b0-0f980e00c92a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a394e01f-df1d-4679-ba0e-760e6ea43b4e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£149,815 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
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
Postcode Area
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

GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD

Further Information

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