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QSB420 0900 2025-08-28 Cavenham-Finborough school, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the awarding stage for the provision of transport services under the contract title "QSB420 0900 2025-08-28 Cavenham-Finborough school, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)." The industry category for this contract is transport services, excluding waste transport, with the service located in Stowmarket. The procurement process, which began with a tender, utilises a Dynamic Purchasing System as its procurement method, aligned with the EU's CPV classification 60000000. The key dates for this process include the tender period ending on 28th August 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2030. Unity Travel Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £165,110, effective from 1st September 2025, as detailed in the award notice published on the same date.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised transport solutions such as vehicles with seating for multiple passengers and personal assistants. The opportunity is ideal for firms with established operations in the UK and those looking to expand their service offerings in public transport logistics. By engaging in contracts such as this, businesses can enhance their portfolios, secure long-term engagements, and strengthen their foothold in transport service provisions, especially within local government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB420 0900 2025-08-28 Cavenham-Finborough school, Stowmarket (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. QSB420 0900 2025-08-28 Cavenham-Finborough school, Stowmarket (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 2025-08-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9815d5a-2972-4899-800f-6b72d2099b8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b1cc14-2a8e-41c0-b499-8665a8d1ba52
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
£165,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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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