QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Jun 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a tender titled "QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich". The contract falls under the industry category of Transport Services, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process aimed to secure a four-seated vehicle along with a PA for the project. This contract will serve locations including Ipswich and has a wide delivery address range, covering the United Kingdom and several global regions. The tender process initiated as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the contracting period set from 4th June 2026 to 31st July 2027. The tender, now complete, had a deadline for submissions on 3rd June 2026 at 9:00 AM.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. The awarded contract, valued at £27,990.80, could set a precedent for further collaborations and similar service demands within Suffolk's public sector. Businesses like UNITY TRAVEL ltd, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the suitability for firms with existing operational capabilities and resources to meet dynamic transport requirements. Companies experienced in engaging with frameworks like Dynamic Purchasing Systems and those capable of delivering specialised transport solutions would find such tenders particularly advantageous for expanding their market influence and securing long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich (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. QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich (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 2026-06-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d4e114-f2f5-46f6-bf70-18ff777eb300
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a0af4-9b90-488e-8c9f-d01dc75771dc
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
£27,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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