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title: "QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b62ae65c-a491-435f-8e39-67752b89abdc

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under the title "QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD". This award falls within the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is pertinent to businesses within the United Kingdom and beyond, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 21st August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The tender closed on 20th August 2025, with Unity Travel Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those with capabilities to manage passenger transport requirements. Although the procurement method was not specified, involvement in such government contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide steady business throughout the contract period. Firms positioned to deliver timely and efficient transport solutions across Suffolk and surrounding areas would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, collaborating with public sector buyers like Suffolk County Council could open the door to future procurement opportunities and longer-term partnerships.

## 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. QIP026 09:00 2025-08-20 Martlesham & Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk 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 2025-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-13 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/e0d5d63a-6ffa-401f-9553-7e913b8ba001 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,270 |
| 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

- 21 Aug 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d5d63a-6ffa-401f-9553-7e913b8ba001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d5d63a-6ffa-401f-9553-7e913b8ba001
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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