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QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Aug 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under the title "QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD". This award falls within the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is pertinent to businesses within the United Kingdom and beyond, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 21st August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The tender closed on 20th August 2025, with Unity Travel Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those with capabilities to manage passenger transport requirements. Although the procurement method was not specified, involvement in such government contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide steady business throughout the contract period. Firms positioned to deliver timely and efficient transport solutions across Suffolk and surrounding areas would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, collaborating with public sector buyers like Suffolk County Council could open the door to future procurement opportunities and longer-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - 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. QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk 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 09:00 2025-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b62ae65c-a491-435f-8e39-67752b89abdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d5d63a-6ffa-401f-9553-7e913b8ba001
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
£6,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
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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

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