Award

2026-01-12 09:00 - QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently concluded the procurement process titled "QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton" within the transport services industry. The award stage was completed on 14th January 2026, involving a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The procurement aimed to secure transport services for the aforementioned route, spanning from Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton in the United Kingdom. The tender process reached its closure with the award notice being published on the same date. The contract is set to commence on 19th January 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029, marking a significant engagement valued at GBP 146,883.3.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, specifically those capable of executing long-term commitments to passenger transportation. Companies such as UNITY TRAVEL ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the kind of organisations suited to such projects due to their expertise and capacity. Engaging in tenders like these can offer businesses not only significant revenue but also the opportunity to establish a reputation within the public sector procurement framework. Participation in such processes could be invaluable for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the UK transport service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-12 09:00 - QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - 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. Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton. 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 Monday 12th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 9th January 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e84c58e2-8fc7-48ee-a4a9-9835ec192911
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678da3e7-e6d2-406c-99e7-7b2de79f73b4
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
£146,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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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