QIP982 0900 2026-06-05 Shotley/Ipswich - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD
Suffolk County Council Passenger TransportEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
5 June 2026
Published
5 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. QIP982 0900 2026-06-05 Shotley/Ipswich - Include, 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 2026-06-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.
AI Analysis
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Suffolk County Council wants to hire a passenger transport service to run a regular route between Shotley and Ipswich. You'll need to provide a 4-seater vehicle and a Personal Assistant (PA) staff member. This is part of their existing Dynamic Purchasing System for transport services, so you must already be registered on that framework to bid.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the Dynamic Purchasing System for 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services' (OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685)
- Must provide a 4-seated vehicle
- Must provide a Personal Assistant (PA) as part of the service
- Must submit bid by 0900 on 5 June 2026 (no late submissions accepted)
- Must submit any clarification questions by 0900 on 4 June 2026 via the website correspondence system
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Operate a 4-seated passenger transport vehicle on the Shotley to Ipswich route
- Provide a Personal Assistant to accompany passengers during transport
- Maintain regular scheduled services on this route as per council requirements
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check if you're already on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger transport — if not, you cannot bid on this mini-competition. You'd need to apply to join that framework first, which is a separate process.
- 2A 'mini competition' means the council is inviting only suppliers already on their approved framework to bid — it's faster and less formal than a full tender, but you must meet framework standards.
- 3The 'View Details' button on their website is critical — this summary doesn't include the actual service specification, timetables, passenger numbers, or payment terms. Download those documents immediately.
- 4Note the tight deadlines: you have until 4 June to ask questions and 5 June to submit. Mark these dates clearly in your calendar and allow time for clarifications.
- 5The reference 'QIP982 0900' is the specific mini-competition ID — use this in all communications to avoid confusion.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the DPS framework yet, contact Suffolk County Council now to find out how to join. You may be able to apply and bid simultaneously, but confirm this before spending time on the bid.
- This looks like a specialist service (PA required suggests support for vulnerable or disabled passengers). If you don't currently employ PAs, consider partnering with a care or support provider rather than recruiting from scratch — consortium bidding can strengthen your offer.
- Check the full tender documents for 'social value' requirements — councils often score bids partly on community benefit, local employment, or environmental impact. Emphasize any local hiring, training, or accessibility features in your bid.
Award Details
a-z private hire services ltd
£125,981
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
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
5 June 2026
Renewal expected60% confident
July 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 Jul 2028).
Notice type
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