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QSB408 0900 2025-08-28 Sudbury - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QSB408 0900 2025-08-28 Sudbury - Sendsory, Stowmarket," focusing on transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category with the classification code 60000000. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, the council organised a mini competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender reached the award stage on 28th August 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. Submission deadlines were crucial, with the last date being 28th August 2025. The process was marked as complete, and the contract was awarded on the same date. The geographical focus expands to various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services, particularly those that can offer the required vehicle and personal assistant support. Especially suitable for established companies, Unity Travel Ltd won the contract with a procurement value of £140,600. While the procurement method details were not specified, the Dynamic Purchasing System suggests a competitive environment. Businesses adept in passenger transport and looking to expand their market reach are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities, broadening their service delivery footprint to include local and even international deliveries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB408 0900 2025-08-28 Sudbury - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated 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. QSB408 0900 2025-08-28 Sudbury - Sendsory, Stowmarket (4-seated 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 2025-08-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76e86fc7-746c-4361-a733-f08e3b658866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436ec149-e34e-4f92-9ff1-507ec9686bc6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£140,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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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