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title: "QIP013 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP013 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcd4d1fe-8cb3-4761-b4a1-44e31478b9e5

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically for EM Tuition in Ipswich, requiring a four-seated vehicle and a PA. The procurement falls under the transport services category, referenced by CPV code 60000000, and is available to organisations across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The award process followed an invitation to tender against the Dynamic Purchasing System, as noted in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The tender has been completed with the contract period scheduled from 26th February to 31st July 2026. The final submissions were required by 16th February 2026, with the clarification question deadline set on 13th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to extend their market reach and secure partnership with Suffolk County Council. Despite the procurement method details remaining unspecified, companies capable of providing equipped transport services with a passenger assistant could be well-placed to compete in future opportunities emanating from such awards. Businesses well-suited for this procurement are those offering transport solutions that align with the Council's requirements, with prior experience or capacity to operate within the specified jurisdictions. UNITY TRAVEL Ltd has been awarded this contract, highlighting successful navigation of the competitive tender landscape. Such contracts can enable companies in the transport sector to grow by establishing important connections and delivering consistent services within public procurement frameworks.

## 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. QIP013 0900 2026-02-16 Stowmarket - EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-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 2026-02-16. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-13 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/fa932308-2712-4bca-ad60-a5f5294eaaf2 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,522 |
| 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

- 17 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa932308-2712-4bca-ad60-a5f5294eaaf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa932308-2712-4bca-ad60-a5f5294eaaf2
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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