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title: "2025-09-18 09:00 - QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2025-09-18 09:00 - QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f141480f-19ba-412c-bde1-74ae67bd762e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "QOC834 Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD" has been conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract is within the transport services sector, with the classification under CPV 60000000, focusing on the provision of Passenger Transport Services. The process has reached the award stage, with UNITY TRAVEL ltd being the selected supplier. The contract is valued at GBP 182,658.40 and will commence on 23rd September 2025, running until 31st August 2027. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 18th September 2025 and the clarification question deadline on 16th September 2025. This opportunity also included a Dynamic Purchasing System, offering potential extensions until 31st July 2029. The procurement method was unspecified and centred around service delivery primarily in the United Kingdom, although applicability extended to broader regions including Europe and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing regular and reliable passenger transit solutions. Although not marked for SME or VCSE, larger organisations experienced in managing comprehensive transport operations may find the contract scope and value appealing. The structured nature of the Dynamic Purchasing System allows businesses to align their strategic growth with a long-term governmental contract, potentially enabling expansion or broader service provision within this sector. The extension options further offer stability and the potential for extended collaborations with Suffolk County Council, establishing a substantial foothold in public procurement transport services.

## 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. Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, 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 Thursday 18th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 16th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63418da8-9b5a-43ef-b3fb-557b6b7e2a70 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,658 |
| 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 Sep 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63418da8-9b5a-43ef-b3fb-557b6b7e2a70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63418da8-9b5a-43ef-b3fb-557b6b7e2a70
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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