Award

QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the transport services industry category has concluded with an award. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, the buying organisation, initiated this tender process to provide a 6-seated individual vehicle alongside a passenger assistant for a route from Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. The procurement was conducted as a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System, referenced under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award was finalised on 27th January 2026, with a contract spanning from 28th January 2026 to 31st July 2029, potentially extendable to July 2032. The contract, valued at £283,250.10, was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender period closed on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms within the transport services sector skilled in offering tailored passenger transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing small-scale coordinated transport with additional services like a passenger assistant may find such contracts lucrative. This procurement route benefits well-organised suppliers willing to engage in dynamic purchasing systems, supporting consistent work over the multi-year contract period, and offering potential future contract extensions. Unity Travel Ltd.'s successful award demonstrates the strength of businesses adept at meeting specific logistical requirements for public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual 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. QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual 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 0900 2026-01-26 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01- 23which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591309d4-f26f-4576-998e-da489a22f77d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bad816-0f57-42fe-af7f-66363b49aff8
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
£283,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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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