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QIP207 0900 2025-08-21 Rendlesham & Sutton - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seted wheelchair accessible vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport Services culminates in the award phase as of 14th October 2025. This contract, titled "QIP207 0900 2025-08-21 Rendlesham & Sutton - WS Training, Ipswich," focuses on the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and requires a 4-seated wheelchair accessible vehicle along with a personal assistant. The project, operating out of Ipswich, Suffolk, and expanding access across the UK and further international territories, was initiated as a tender. The deadline for submission was 21st August 2025. The awarded contract runs from 8th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport services category, particularly those capable of providing specialised and accessible transport solutions. Companies like UNITY TRAVEL ltd, which was selected as the supplier, can benefit from long-term contracts and involvement in high-profile public sector projects. The procurement is aimed at larger enterprises, as suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) was not a focus. The project aligns with businesses that possess capabilities to deliver comprehensive passenger transport services, making it ideal for entities looking to expand or establish a presence in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

QIP207 0900 2025-08-21 Rendlesham & Sutton - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seted wheelchair accessible 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. QIP207 0900 2025-08-13 Rendlesham & Sutton - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seted wheelchair accessible 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 2025-08-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-699c042e-1663-46bf-9b1e-ee4aeaac38e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28bb280-c3a7-4392-a7d7-2d0cfe1731b2
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
£150,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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