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title: "QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2d4e114-f2f5-46f6-bf70-18ff777eb300

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a tender titled "QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, Ipswich". The contract falls under the industry category of Transport Services, specifically excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process aimed to secure a four-seated vehicle along with a PA for the project. This contract will serve locations including Ipswich and has a wide delivery address range, covering the United Kingdom and several global regions. The tender process initiated as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the contracting period set from 4th June 2026 to 31st July 2027. The tender, now complete, had a deadline for submissions on 3rd June 2026 at 9:00 AM.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. The awarded contract, valued at £27,990.80, could set a precedent for further collaborations and similar service demands within Suffolk's public sector. Businesses like UNITY TRAVEL ltd, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the suitability for firms with existing operational capabilities and resources to meet dynamic transport requirements. Companies experienced in engaging with frameworks like Dynamic Purchasing Systems and those capable of delivering specialised transport solutions would find such tenders particularly advantageous for expanding their market influence and securing long-term partnerships with local government entities.

## 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. QIP365 0900 2026-06-03 Stowmarket - Building SEND Castles, 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 2026-06-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-02 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/d03a0af4-9b90-488e-8c9f-d01dc75771dc |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,990 |
| 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

- 3 Jun 2026 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a0af4-9b90-488e-8c9f-d01dc75771dc
- 3 Jun 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a0af4-9b90-488e-8c9f-d01dc75771dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a0af4-9b90-488e-8c9f-d01dc75771dc
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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