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title: "2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a888b85-5688-4d6b-ab7a-89d6c0fc3f52

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a contract titled "QBE313 Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD". This falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18th September 2025, with Unity Travel Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract commences on 22nd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2032. Relevant procurement details include the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, and clarification questions were due by 15th September 2025. The location of delivery is primarily within Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the passenger transport sector to engage in long-term service delivery for a county council. While small and medium-sized enterprises might find this tender less accessible due to size or scope, larger entities with experience in public service transportation can find this an advantageous opportunity to secure a steady revenue stream over multiple years. Companies that can effectively manage public transportation logistics and have a presence or the ability to operate in the Bury St Edmunds region will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts with Suffolk County Council and other governmental bodies.

## Notice

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. Wattisfield to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 17th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th 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 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a9ad32-52e8-4d28-bca9-544f1689c0fa |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,047 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a9ad32-52e8-4d28-bca9-544f1689c0fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a9ad32-52e8-4d28-bca9-544f1689c0fa
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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