QIP028 0900 2026-06-05 Framlingham, Suffolk to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a transport services contract has been completed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This process, titled "QIP028 0900 2026-06-05 Framlingham, Suffolk to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding Waste Transport. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award,' with the specific contract being awarded on 5th June 2026. This contract primarily serves the location of Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The key deadline for submissions was 5th June 2026, 09:00 BST, with contracts set to start on 9th June 2026 and end by 24th July 2026. The tender was part of a dynamic purchasing system under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services. The successful bidder, UNITY TRAVEL Ltd, highlights opportunities for companies capable of providing efficient and reliable transport services within the geographic location of Suffolk. Businesses with a strong logistical setup and those specialising in educational transport services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Given the procurement value of £3,591, businesses aiming to grow through public sector contracts might find such opportunities promising due to their potential for consistent work and visibility within the public domain.

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Notice Title

QIP028 0900 2026-06-05 Framlingham, Suffolk to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich - 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. QIP028 0900 2026-06-05 Framlingham, Suffolk to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich 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 2026-06-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b56751b-7377-42dd-ba13-76a15adbdc45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5346ad97-93b2-4c5b-b002-c2b6a789d718
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
£3,591 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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