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title: "QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd124575-5bbd-4a18-be64-cb4683136fac

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully concluded the procurement process titled "QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, Ipswich" for transport services excluding waste transport. This process involved conducting a mini competition as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System concerning the supply of passenger transport services. The contract was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 9th March 2026, with the service provision scheduled from 10th March 2026 through to 31st July 2026. While procurement method details are not explicitly specified, this stage reflects the award phase, as the tender was marked completed. This contract primarily engages businesses operating within or willing to serve the United Kingdom, including other specified regions for delivery such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

This tender presents a unique business opportunity for transport service providers looking to expand into public sector projects, especially those with capabilities to offer specialised transport solutions fitting educational and SEND needs. Unity Travel ltd, as the selected supplier, exemplifies how businesses in the transport industry can leverage dynamic purchasing systems to secure government contracts. Although the project does not specifically target SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, it accommodates large-scale service providers equipped to handle passenger transport services efficiently within the stipulated regions. Businesses with robust transport solutions, scalable operations and a strategic interest in geographic expansion will find such contracts pivotal for growth and diversification in the public sector.

## 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. QIP999 0900 2026-03-09 Woodbridge - Building SEND castles, 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 2026-03-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-06 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/223f53b8-d653-4aec-9e2d-7b1e1e581d1b |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,624 |
| 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223f53b8-d653-4aec-9e2d-7b1e1e581d1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223f53b8-d653-4aec-9e2d-7b1e1e581d1b
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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