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QBE201 09:00 2025-08-12 Felixstowe, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described here involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organisation, which is part of the UK government. The tender, titled "QBE201 09:00 2025-08-12 Felixstowe, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD", pertains to the transport services industry. This contract falls under the CPV classification 60000000, which specifically relates to transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 14th August 2025 to UNITY TRAVEL ltd. It is focused on delivering services between various locations, primarily within the United Kingdom, including Felixstowe and Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The contract period is set to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and reliable service within the outlined location and timeframe will find this contract suitable for growth. Although the contracting process is completed, similar opportunities may arise from organisations like Suffolk County Council, providing continued potential for expansion for well-suited businesses. The transport services industry, with its broad applicability across various regions including the UK and Europe, offers a robust platform for companies looking to extend their market reach and enhance their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE201 09:00 2025-08-12 Felixstowe, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, 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. QBE201 09:00 2025-08-12 Felixstowe, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, 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 2025-08-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bed3bbd9-bcb8-426f-9d12-00631dd881f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58205e6-1d10-4156-8658-d337751db57d
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
£80,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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