QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:40

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27 Jul 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process titled "QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)". This tender, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), focuses on providing passenger transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract location covers Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the service delivery starting on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 27th July 2026. The total contract value is GBP 160,550.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies experienced in providing dynamic and flexible transport solutions within the region of Suffolk would be highly suited to engage in such tenders. It is an excellent chance for businesses wishing to expand their service offerings to local councils. Given the nature of the services required, companies with a robust fleet and experienced personnel in customer-focused transport services would find significant opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-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. QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-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 1200 2026-07-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db8f641f-4b25-45fc-a296-894555988eed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57309943-29a0-4ecb-a5e1-af2ef0c22b56
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
£160,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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