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QBE914 0900 2025-12-30 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 13:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "QBE914 0900 2025-12-30 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds", which falls under the industry category of transport services. This contract involves providing a 4-seated individual vehicle along with a personal assistant for transport services. The contract period is scheduled from 6th January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The award, valued at £23,301.60, was made to UNITY TRAVEL ltd, following a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement was posted for transport services, excluding waste transport, across various locations including the United Kingdom, with specific delivery addresses and engagement in cross-regional transport needs.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those capable of offering personalised vehicle services with additional support personnel. Companies that have established operational capabilities in Suffolk and surrounding regions would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders, enhancing their service portfolios and expanding their client base through public procurement contracts. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can not only grow their operations but also gain increased visibility and credibility within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE914 0900 2025-12-30 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated individual 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. QBE914 0900 2025-12-30 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (4-seated individual 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 2025-12-30. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-12-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c98f7d27-0875-45ca-be97-f5dc21809924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad95b49-01a8-479a-a4fe-5c9ad5fe85b0
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
£23,301 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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