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title: "2025-08-11 09:00 - QML061 Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-11 09:00 - QML061 Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df5e0a8e-ca4a-4830-8a54-a1067038956e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a tender for the supply of passenger transport services from Elmswell to West Row Academy in West Row. The industry category for this contract is under transport services, excluding waste transport, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The process was a competitive mini-competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System, with submissions required by 11th August 2025 and clarification questions due by 4th August 2025. The award stage has been completed, and Unity Travel Ltd was selected as the supplier, with the services scheduled to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2031. The procuring entity, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The total contract value amounts to £225,720 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport services seeking to expand their portfolio within the UK, particularly those with experience and capability in managing school transport contracts. While the tender was open, it provided a chance for companies that can efficiently offer passenger transport solutions on a larger scale. Businesses that are not classified as SME or VCSE are more aligned with this opportunity, considering the scale and nature of the contract. Being a supplier for a local authority like Suffolk County Council could enhance a company's credibility and open doors for future contracts within 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. Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 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/f19c2655-e12f-492e-a5bd-3872ff4f87f0 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,720 |
| 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 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19c2655-e12f-492e-a5bd-3872ff4f87f0
- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19c2655-e12f-492e-a5bd-3872ff4f87f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19c2655-e12f-492e-a5bd-3872ff4f87f0
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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