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QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully concluded the procurement process titled "QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich" for transport services excluding waste transport. This process involved conducting a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System concerning the supply of passenger transport services. The contract was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 9th March 2026, with the service provision scheduled from 10th March 2026 through to 31st July 2026. While procurement method details are not explicitly specified, this stage reflects the award phase, as the tender was marked completed. This contract primarily engages businesses operating within or willing to serve the United Kingdom, including other specified regions for delivery such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

This tender presents a unique business opportunity for transport service providers looking to expand into public sector projects, especially those with capabilities to offer specialised transport solutions fitting educational and SEND needs. Unity Travel ltd, as the selected supplier, exemplifies how businesses in the transport industry can leverage dynamic purchasing systems to secure government contracts. Although the project does not specifically target SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, it accommodates large-scale service providers equipped to handle passenger transport services efficiently within the stipulated regions. Businesses with robust transport solutions, scalable operations and a strategic interest in geographic expansion will find such contracts pivotal for growth and diversification in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-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. QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-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 2026-03-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223f53b8-d653-4aec-9e2d-7b1e1e581d1b
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
£6,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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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