Award

2026-05-22 09:00 - AWE018 IP3 area of Ipswich to Poppy's Pantry, Melton, Woodbridge - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

22 May 2026 at 11:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of their public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement, titled "AWE018 IP3 area of Ipswich to Poppy's Pantry, Melton, Woodbridge," is part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System, with the CPV classification of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." The procurement invites services from the IP3 area of Ipswich to locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with the award published on 22nd May 2026, and the contract will run from 27th May 2026 to 4th May 2030. Chilton Travel has been awarded the contract valued at £23,766.08.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, specifically those skilled in passenger transport logistics. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is a well-regarded buyer, providing firms an opportunity to expand their portfolio by delivering services in and around the Ipswich area. Companies with experience in similar geographic locations or those looking to extend their reach into the UK, British Oversea Territories, or the Channel Islands would find this contract advantageous. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not a key focus for this tender, the nature of transport services allows for a range of businesses to demonstrate competitive service offerings and operational efficiency to obtain future contracts from government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-22 09:00 - AWE018 IP3 area of Ipswich to Poppy's Pantry, Melton, Woodbridge - 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Poppy's Pantry, Melton, Woodbridge. 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 Friday 22nd May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 20th May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75bbee22-6f1b-48c7-aaa9-666759321cee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18fac40-158a-4f49-846c-2baaf546caad
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
£23,766 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 4 May 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CHILTON TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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