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AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 May 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd for the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement process, initiated under a tender, involved a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The awarded contract covers the Ipswich and Rushmere areas, including locations like Genesis (Orwell Mencap) and the Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub, with a specific requirement for a 6-seater vehicle equipped with an electric tail lift and passenger assistant. The contract commenced on 4th May 2026 and will conclude on 1st May 2031, with a total value of GBP 146,395.60.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, specifically those capable of providing specialised vehicles and personnel to meet public transport needs. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises may find further opportunities within Suffolk County Council’s procurement activities, although this particular tender did not favour such organisations. Companies looking to expand in the transport services segment, particularly with a focus on accessibility and community service, would align well with the objectives of this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) 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. AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) 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 2026-04-30 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-28 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-05-01

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab5fb92-f10f-4a8d-b7fd-9800bd626ae6
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
£146,395 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 1 May 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

UNITY TRAVEL

Further Information

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