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QIP992 0900 2026-08-10 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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10 Aug 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for inclusive opportunities in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle with a personal assistant, supporting transport provision for people accessing inclusive opportunities. The work is a service rather than goods or construction, classified under transport services (CPV 60000000). Delivery is centred on Ipswich, Suffolk, with the buyer based on Russell Road, Ipswich. The requirement formed part of the council’s passenger transport activity and was run as a mini-competition under its Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. This is relevant to operators that provide accessible, supported or assisted passenger journeys and can supply both the specified vehicle capacity and accompanying personal-assistance support.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport selected UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 10 August 2026. The awarded value is £10,176.40. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The opportunity was conducted as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The tender submission deadline was 9.00am on 10 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 9.00am on 7 August 2026. The requirement was for one service package covering inclusive opportunities in Ipswich, with a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The procurement records the service as suitable neither for SMEs nor for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined local requirement for assisted passenger transport in Ipswich, combining a small vehicle with personal-assistance provision. A credible competitor for similar council work would need to operate or secure a suitable four-seated vehicle, provide a reliable personal assistant, and deliver consistent passenger support rather than transport alone. Relevant experience in inclusive or supported journeys, dependable scheduling, safeguarding-aware staff and the capacity to meet council service requirements would strengthen a future qualification. The purchasing route also shows that Suffolk County Council uses its passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and mini-competitions for this type of requirement, so operators targeting this buyer should understand and be prepared to work through that route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP992 0900 2026-08-10 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities, Ipswich (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. QIP992 0900 2026-08-10 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities, Ipswich (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 2026-08-10. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c8f3a0d-cd99-4ef9-8678-c9e8f9e066d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50fe9fa6-44f4-47f7-a5d2-5c1f83af5c5e
Current Stage
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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
£10,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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 ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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