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title: "2026-01-12 09:00 - QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD"
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# 2026-01-12 09:00 - QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e84c58e2-8fc7-48ee-a4a9-9835ec192911

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently concluded the procurement process titled "QTN050 Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton" within the transport services industry. The award stage was completed on 14th January 2026, involving a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The procurement aimed to secure transport services for the aforementioned route, spanning from Elmswell & Thurston to Stanton in the United Kingdom. The tender process reached its closure with the award notice being published on the same date. The contract is set to commence on 19th January 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029, marking a significant engagement valued at GBP 146,883.3.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, specifically those capable of executing long-term commitments to passenger transportation. Companies such as UNITY TRAVEL ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the kind of organisations suited to such projects due to their expertise and capacity. Engaging in tenders like these can offer businesses not only significant revenue but also the opportunity to establish a reputation within the public sector procurement framework. Participation in such processes could be invaluable for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the UK transport service 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 & Thurston to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton. 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 12th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 9th January 2026 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/678da3e7-e6d2-406c-99e7-7b2de79f73b4 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,883 |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678da3e7-e6d2-406c-99e7-7b2de79f73b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678da3e7-e6d2-406c-99e7-7b2de79f73b4
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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