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QIP320 0900 2026-08-17 Monk Soham/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QIP320 route between Monk Soham and Ipswich, serving WS Training in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seat wheelchair-accessible vehicle and a personal assistant to support passengers during the service. This is a transport services contract, covering delivery in Ipswich and the surrounding route from Monk Soham. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Russell Road, Ipswich. The opportunity is relevant to operators able to provide accessible passenger transport, manage a small vehicle, and supply an accompanying personal assistant as part of the service. It is a specific passenger journey requirement rather than a general vehicle supply contract.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 18 August 2026 following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The award went to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd for £154,280. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. The tender submission deadline was 17 August 2026 at 09:00, and clarification questions were due by 14 August 2026 at 09:00. The procurement was for services and the tender was assessed through the stated mini-competition route. The award is active, and the process records one selected supplier for the requirement. The published tender status is complete.

For a supplier assessing future work from this buyer, the award demonstrates sustained demand for dedicated, accessible passenger transport serving education or training provision. A credible competitor would need a four-seat wheelchair-accessible vehicle suitable for regular passenger journeys between Monk Soham and Ipswich, together with a reliable personal assistant to accompany and support passengers. Operational capability should include dependable route delivery, passenger care, accessibility awareness and the capacity to maintain service continuity over a multi-year arrangement. The requirement is suited to an established specialist transport operator with appropriate accessible-vehicle availability, trained staff and experience coordinating journeys for passengers who need additional support. Suffolk County Council’s use of a Dynamic Purchasing System and mini-competition indicates a structured route for comparable passenger transport requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP320 0900 2026-08-17 Monk Soham/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible 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. QIP320 0900 2026-08-17 Monk Soham/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated wheelchair accessible 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 2026-08-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-14 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e213c6af-6c15-4ee5-8bd5-dc20387eba8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412ff4d0-d73c-44aa-b262-03a5dd4e518b
Current Stage
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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
£154,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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 ltd

Further Information

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