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title: "QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36e58478-2a59-4724-a822-5f0abb4c74d4

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has announced the award of a contract titled "QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich" for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle and a female personal assistant. The contract was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd and falls under the services category for transport services. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this procurement reached the award stage with key dates indicating the award was published on 27 July 2026, and the contract period will commence on 1 September 2026, ending 31 July 2031.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of supplying specialised passenger transport solutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored vehicle services or personnel to meet specific client needs, such as personal assistants, would find this contract suitable. Moreover, businesses with operations in or connections to the Ipswich area will benefit significantly from the geographical relevance and the long-term nature of the contract, fostering business growth and stability. Though not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger entities or those with a substantial service capacity could leverage this opportunity for expansion.

## 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. QIP327 0900 2026-07-24 Hadleigh/Ipswich- WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a female 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 2026-07-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402ad36b-0b59-4163-9829-3a3f1913b5ab |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,440 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402ad36b-0b59-4163-9829-3a3f1913b5ab
- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402ad36b-0b59-4163-9829-3a3f1913b5ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402ad36b-0b59-4163-9829-3a3f1913b5ab
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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