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title: "QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5314147-c492-43c8-9853-17b262854ae8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for a service tender titled "QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk." Classified under the industry category of transport services, this contract covers the period from 26 January 2026 to 31 July 2029 and involves passenger transport services across the specified route. The contract, valued at £152,720.10, was awarded to UNITY TRAVEL Ltd. The award was formalised on 22 January 2026 at 09:00, following a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept in scheduling and managing passenger transport routes across the area. Companies with proven track records in delivering timely and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit significantly. Although the procurement did not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, larger established entities or those familiar with public transport logistics in Suffolk and Norfolk areas may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

## 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. QOC861 09:00 2026-01-22 Brandon, Suffolk to Sheridan House School, Thetford, Norfolk 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 2026-01-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-21 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/e2ad0638-62d6-475a-a16a-7c44a615625b |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,720 |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad0638-62d6-475a-a16a-7c44a615625b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad0638-62d6-475a-a16a-7c44a615625b
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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