QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)
Suffolk County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
16 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Home to School Transport: QIP452 0900 2026-05-08 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)
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Suffolk County Council is seeking a transport provider to operate a home-to-school route in Ipswich for a pupil attending EM Tuition. The service requires a 4-seater vehicle and a Personal Assistant (PA) to accompany the pupil during journeys.
Requirements
- Provision of a 4-seated vehicle suitable for passenger transport
- Employment or provision of a Personal Assistant (PA) to travel with the pupil
- Service start date: 8 May 2026
- Operation of route reference QIP452 0900 in Ipswich area
- Compliance with home-to-school transport regulations
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance likely required for PA and driver
- Valid driving licence for vehicle driver
- Vehicle must meet safety and insurance standards for passenger transport
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Daily collection of pupil from home address in Ipswich
- Transportation to EM Tuition school/centre in Ipswich
- Return journey: transport pupil from EM Tuition back to home
- Provision of Personal Assistant support during all journeys
- Ensure pupil safety and welfare during transport
- Operate on the specified timetable (0900 indicates likely morning departure)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'home-to-school transport' contract — councils use a standardised format. The 'QIP452' reference is the internal route code; check any attached documents for exact pickup/dropoff times and addresses.
- 2The '4-seated vehicle' requirement is specific — verify whether this means exactly 4 seats or a minimum of 4. Ask if additional passengers are permitted on the same route.
- 3The 'PA required' notation is critical: clarify whether you must employ the PA directly, whether the council provides the PA, or whether you subcontract this role. This affects your staffing costs significantly.
- 4The date '2026-05-08' is the start date — check how long the contract runs (usually 1 school year with possible extension). Look for renewal terms in the full tender documents.
- 5Home-to-school transport often includes SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pupils. Review the pupil's needs documentation carefully — you need to know if there are medical, behavioural, or accessibility requirements beyond basic transport.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have a PA on staff, consider partnering with a local care provider or recruiting through a recruitment agency — factor in recruitment time and vetting costs (DBS checks) well before May 2026.
- Check whether Suffolk County Council provides a standard rate or if you bid your own price. Home-to-school contracts often have fixed daily rates; calculate your vehicle running costs (fuel, maintenance, insurance) plus PA wages carefully to avoid bidding too low.
- Ask the council whether this is part of a larger transport framework — you may be able to bid for multiple routes in the same area, spreading your fixed costs (vehicle, insurance) across more revenue and improving profitability.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
16 June 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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