Award

QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for a service tender titled "QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk." Classified under the industry category of transport services, this contract covers the period from 26 January 2026 to 31 July 2029 and involves passenger transport services across the specified route. The contract, valued at £152,720.10, was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. The award was formalised on 22 January 2026 at 09:00, following a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept in scheduling and managing passenger transport routes across the area. Companies with proven track records in delivering timely and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit significantly. Although the procurement did not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, larger established entities or those familiar with public transport logistics in Suffolk and Norfolk areas may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk - 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. QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk 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 2026-01-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-21 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5314147-c492-43c8-9853-17b262854ae8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad0638-62d6-475a-a16a-7c44a615625b
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
£152,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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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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