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QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the provision of passenger transport services, particularly from Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds, using an 8-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The contract falls under the transport services category and covers various regions including the United Kingdom and several other territories. The process reached the award stage on 5th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 6th January 2026 and running through to 31st July 2028. The procurement was facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system and the award was valued at £116,703.70. The deadline for submissions was set for 31st December 2025, emphasizing the necessity for timely participation.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transport services. It is particularly well-suited for businesses capable of providing dedicated transport solutions, such as Unity Travel Ltd, which secured the award, demonstrating competitiveness in the field. Companies equipped to manage logistical needs in the passenger transport sector, with a focus on reliability and quality service delivery, would find this tender process beneficial. Although this specific opportunity did not highlight suitability for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), there remains potential for such organisations to benefit from similar tenders within Suffolk County Council's procurement plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-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. QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-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 2025-12-31. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe097bc-e04b-4a09-9b29-bfc1426b0337
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4ffcf6-8e9f-46ea-8e50-0dba1740a019
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
£116,703 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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