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title: "AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) required - AWARD"
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# AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) required - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ee23e15-89b2-46ae-94a3-961cb8d7a061

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd for the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement process, initiated under a tender, involved a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The awarded contract covers the Ipswich and Rushmere areas, including locations like Genesis (Orwell Mencap) and the Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub, with a specific requirement for a 6-seater vehicle equipped with an electric tail lift and passenger assistant. The contract commenced on 4th May 2026 and will conclude on 1st May 2031, with a total value of GBP 146,395.60.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, specifically those capable of providing specialised vehicles and personnel to meet public transport needs. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises may find further opportunities within Suffolk County Council’s procurement activities, although this particular tender did not favour such organisations. Companies looking to expand in the transport services segment, particularly with a focus on accessibility and community service, would align well with the objectives of this awarded contract.

## 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. AIP077 0900 2026-04-30 Ipswich - Genesis (Orwell Mencap), Ipswich & Rushmere Community Hub (6-seater vehicle with electric tail lift and passenger assistant) 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 2026-04-30 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-28 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-05-01

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab5fb92-f10f-4a8d-b7fd-9800bd626ae6 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 1 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,395 |
| 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

- 1 May 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab5fb92-f10f-4a8d-b7fd-9800bd626ae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab5fb92-f10f-4a8d-b7fd-9800bd626ae6
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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