QIP026 0900 2026-06-12 Rendlesham - Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD
Suffolk County Council Passenger TransportEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
12 June 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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. QIP026 0900 2026-06-12 Rendlesham - Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-06-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.
AI Analysis
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Suffolk County Council is running a mini competition to find a passenger transport provider for regular journeys between Rendlesham and Centre Academy East Anglia in Brettenham. You'll need a 4-seater vehicle to do this work, and you're bidding against other suppliers already on their approved Dynamic Purchasing System list.
Requirements
- Must have a 4-seated vehicle available
- Must be registered on Suffolk County Council's 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services' Dynamic Purchasing System (OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685)
- Must submit bid by 09:00 on 12 June 2026 — no late submissions accepted
- Must ask any clarification questions by 09:00 on 11 June 2026 via the website correspondence system
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide regular passenger transport services between Rendlesham and Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham
- Operate a 4-seated vehicle for these routes
- Ensure reliable, punctual journeys as specified in the contract terms
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'mini competition' — it means Suffolk County Council is asking multiple pre-approved suppliers on their framework to bid. You can only bid if you're already on their Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport; if you're not, you cannot apply for this specific contract.
- 2The reference 'OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685' points to the original framework agreement published in the Official Journal. Check that framework to understand the general terms, conditions, and pricing structure you've already agreed to.
- 3Log into the council's procurement portal and use 'View Details' to see the full tender pack — this notice gives you only the bare essentials. The real detail (routes, times, passenger numbers, pay rates) will be in those documents.
- 4Note the tight deadlines: clarification questions close 12 hours before bid submission. Ask early if anything is unclear.
- 5This is listed as 'AWARD' in the title — double-check whether this is a live bidding opportunity or a historical record of who won. If it says 'AWARD', the contract may already be allocated.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not already on the Dynamic Purchasing System, you cannot bid on this mini competition. Contact Suffolk County Council now to ask how to join that framework for future opportunities.
- This is likely a school transport contract — check the full tender for term-time-only vs. year-round work, as this affects your vehicle utilization and income planning.
- A 4-seater suggests small-group or individual passenger transport (possibly special educational needs or staff). Budget for potential supervision requirements, insurance for vulnerable passengers, and any DBS checks mentioned in the framework terms.
Award Details
Paul Row
£128,250
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
UNITY TRAVEL ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 6 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£520,266
total awarded
- 2
Nice Travel Solutions Limited
6 contracts wonlatest 7 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£588,574
total awarded
- 3
Hawk Express Cabs Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 31 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£230,578
total awarded
- 4
GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD
5 contracts wonlatest 29 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£445,112
total awarded
- 5
All Day Cars
4 contracts wonlatest 7 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£412,110
total awarded
UNITY TRAVEL ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Buyer Profile
Suffolk County Council Passenger TransportKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
12 June 2026
Renewal expected60% confident
October 2028
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (25 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Oct 2028).
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