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title: "QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe097bc-e04b-4a09-9b29-bfc1426b0337

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on the provision of passenger transport services, particularly from Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds, using an 8-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The contract falls under the transport services category and covers various regions including the United Kingdom and several other territories. The process reached the award stage on 5th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 6th January 2026 and running through to 31st July 2028. The procurement was facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system and the award was valued at £116,703.70. The deadline for submissions was set for 31st December 2025, emphasizing the necessity for timely participation.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transport services. It is particularly well-suited for businesses capable of providing dedicated transport solutions, such as Unity Travel Ltd, which secured the award, demonstrating competitiveness in the field. Companies equipped to manage logistical needs in the passenger transport sector, with a focus on reliability and quality service delivery, would find this tender process beneficial. Although this specific opportunity did not highlight suitability for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), there remains potential for such organisations to benefit from similar tenders within Suffolk County Council's procurement plans.

## 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. QBE210 0900 2025-12-31 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-seated 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 2025-12-31. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2025-12-30 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/5f4ffcf6-8e9f-46ea-8e50-0dba1740a019 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,703 |
| 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

- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4ffcf6-8e9f-46ea-8e50-0dba1740a019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4ffcf6-8e9f-46ea-8e50-0dba1740a019
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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