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title: "QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db8f641f-4b25-45fc-a296-894555988eed

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process titled "QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)". This tender, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), focuses on providing passenger transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract location covers Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the service delivery starting on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd on 27th July 2026. The total contract value is GBP 160,550.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies experienced in providing dynamic and flexible transport solutions within the region of Suffolk would be highly suited to engage in such tenders. It is an excellent chance for businesses wishing to expand their service offerings to local councils. Given the nature of the services required, companies with a robust fleet and experienced personnel in customer-focused transport services would find significant opportunities for business growth.

## 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. QWE176 1200 2026-07-20 Hoxne - Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural, Charity Ln, Otley, IP6 9NE (6-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 1200 2026-07-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-17 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/57309943-29a0-4ecb-a5e1-af2ef0c22b56 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,550 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57309943-29a0-4ecb-a5e1-af2ef0c22b56
- 27 Jul 2026 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57309943-29a0-4ecb-a5e1-af2ef0c22b56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57309943-29a0-4ecb-a5e1-af2ef0c22b56
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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