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title: "QBE990 0900 2025-11-05 Elmswell - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QBE990 0900 2025-11-05 Elmswell - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4ff12d8-c6b2-47dd-99f1-c4d593e5a884

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved the award of a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant, to facilitate transport to Suffolk New College in Ipswich. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The contract was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. with an active status as of 5th November 2025 and valued at £97,598.82. The contract period is set from 7th November 2025 to 31st July 2030, covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on 5th November 2025, and clarifications accepted until 4th November 2025. The process followed a method not specifically detailed, within a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced by an OJEU Notice.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services to explore similar contracts, particularly those capable of meeting specific operational requirements, such as providing vehicles and additional support staff like a personal assistant. Companies equipped to handle long-term service agreements in diverse geographic locations, including international territories, may find valuable growth prospects by engaging in similar public procurement projects. While the tender is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, established transport companies like UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. can leverage these opportunities to expand their service offerings and enhance their business portfolios through publicly funded ventures.

## 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. QBE990 0900 2025-11-05 Elmswell - Suffolk new college, 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 2025-11-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-04 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/dbc14096-837f-4317-b744-b5b7b7a7d24b |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,598 |
| 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 Nov 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc14096-837f-4317-b744-b5b7b7a7d24b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc14096-837f-4317-b744-b5b7b7a7d24b
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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