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title: "2026-03-30 09:00 - QBE033 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-30 09:00 - QBE033 Mildenhall to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f05ab69-53ff-43a3-90b4-a7c0ab7c6414

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award phase of their procurement process for transporting passengers from Mildenhall to Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds. The contract falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, as per CPV classification 60000000. The procurement method details were not specified. The award was made to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 30th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 13th April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The total contract value is £250,743 GBP, and the procurement is not specifically catered to SMEs or VCSEs. Key deadlines included submission date on 30th March at 09:00 and clarification questions were allowed until 27th March at 15:00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. With a substantial contract period extending over several years, transport providers can secure stable revenue streams, promoting long-term business sustainability and growth. The contract is best suited for established transport companies that can provide consistent, reliable service across Mildenhall and Bury St Edmunds. Additionally, organisations involved in logistics within the United Kingdom and surrounding regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, might find significant value in participating in similar competitions.

## 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. Mildenhall 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 Monday 30th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 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/4543cb3c-9092-47eb-875f-bac576d3a8a8 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,743 |
| 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

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4543cb3c-9092-47eb-875f-bac576d3a8a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4543cb3c-9092-47eb-875f-bac576d3a8a8
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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