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title: "QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-591309d4-f26f-4576-998e-da489a22f77d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the transport services industry category has concluded with an award. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, the buying organisation, initiated this tender process to provide a 6-seated individual vehicle alongside a passenger assistant for a route from Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. The procurement was conducted as a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System, referenced under OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award was finalised on 27th January 2026, with a contract spanning from 28th January 2026 to 31st July 2029, potentially extendable to July 2032. The contract, valued at £283,250.10, was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender period closed on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms within the transport services sector skilled in offering tailored passenger transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing small-scale coordinated transport with additional services like a passenger assistant may find such contracts lucrative. This procurement route benefits well-organised suppliers willing to engage in dynamic purchasing systems, supporting consistent work over the multi-year contract period, and offering potential future contract extensions. Unity Travel Ltd.'s successful award demonstrates the strength of businesses adept at meeting specific logistical requirements for public sector clients.

## 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. QBE268 0900 2026-01- 26 Elmswell to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (6-seated individual 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 2026-01-26 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01- 23which 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/b4bad816-0f57-42fe-af7f-66363b49aff8 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,250 |
| 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

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bad816-0f57-42fe-af7f-66363b49aff8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bad816-0f57-42fe-af7f-66363b49aff8
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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