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2025-09-18 09:00 - QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Sep 2025 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD" has been conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract is within the transport services sector, with the classification under CPV 60000000, focusing on the provision of Passenger Transport Services. The process has reached the award stage, with UNITY TRAVEL ltd being the selected supplier. The contract is valued at GBP 182,658.40 and will commence on 23rd September 2025, running until 31st August 2027. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 18th September 2025 and the clarification question deadline on 16th September 2025. This opportunity also included a Dynamic Purchasing System, offering potential extensions until 31st July 2029. The procurement method was unspecified and centred around service delivery primarily in the United Kingdom, although applicability extended to broader regions including Europe and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing regular and reliable passenger transit solutions. Although not marked for SME or VCSE, larger organisations experienced in managing comprehensive transport operations may find the contract scope and value appealing. The structured nature of the Dynamic Purchasing System allows businesses to align their strategic growth with a long-term governmental contract, potentially enabling expansion or broader service provision within this sector. The extension options further offer stability and the potential for extended collaborations with Suffolk County Council, establishing a substantial foothold in public procurement transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-18 09:00 - QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, 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. Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, 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 Thursday 18th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 16th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f141480f-19ba-412c-bde1-74ae67bd762e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63418da8-9b5a-43ef-b3fb-557b6b7e2a70
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
£182,658 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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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