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QIP448 0900 2026-01-05 Stowmarket - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has finalised the award stage of a procurement process for providing transport services, specifically for the route between Stowmarket and Community PRAXIS in Ipswich, requiring a four-seated vehicle. This procurement falls under the transport services category and was part of a mini-competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender process concluded on 5th January 2026, and the contract commencement is scheduled for 7th January 2026, running until 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £1,302.34, has been awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd, based in Ipswich. Interested parties had until 2nd January 2026 to submit clarification questions before the submission deadline of 5th January 2026.

This transport services contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in local passenger transport solutions. Although the procurement method was not specified, participating in such mini competitions can provide specialised transport service providers with a chance to solidify relationships with local councils like Suffolk County Council. Businesses that operate within the Suffolk or broader East Anglia region, and that can offer competitive, reliable transport solutions, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their service portfolios and increasing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP448 0900 2026-01-05 Stowmarket - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP448 0900 2026-01-05 Stowmarket - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-01-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2026-01-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a7337c0-cb58-4061-8b66-2b18d727f054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5a4f93-168f-4c25-af9d-2db214363aae
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
£1,302 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 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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