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QBE019 09:00 2025-08-18 Bramford & Wattisham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female PA required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 07:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded the contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a Female PA, from Bramford & Wattisham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds. The award was made to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2028. This contract, valued at £113,430, is part of the "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" industry category and marks the completion of the award stage, following the procurement process initiated through a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process culminated with submissions due by 18th August 2025, highlighting the council’s commitment to efficient service delivery within the stipulated timelines.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations and enhance their service portfolios. It is ideal for mobility service providers capable of ensuring the transportation needs from specific locations in Suffolk to higher education institutions are met efficiently. Engagement in such contracts enables businesses to collaborate closely with public sector buyers like Suffolk County Council, establishing a precedent for future tender opportunities within the sector, and allows companies to showcase reliability and quality in delivering public services. However, the opportunity's suitability is noted as not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a focus on established service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE019 09:00 2025-08-18 Bramford & Wattisham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female 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. QBE019 09:00 2025-08-18 Bramford & Wattisham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Female 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 09:00 2025-08-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68cc8bf9-643e-4c37-92b0-ec46a4d0921e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87eebb82-dbae-4912-9fdb-442a6f546e49
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
£113,430 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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