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AwardedAwarded 10 August 2026

Independent Travel Training

Suffolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Suffolk County Council awarded training and education work to Essex County Council IPTU on 10 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £2,527,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for an Independent Travel Training service. Independent Travel Training is provided to members of the public who reside in Suffolk, to teach them how to use public transport safely and independently. The service is for clients with disabilities, mental health and learning needs. The clients gain a valuable life skill, which in turns aims to reduce the future demand on council transport services. The advertised value here is £3,032,400 inclusive of VAT. (this includes optional extension period)

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Essex County Council IPTU
3 bids received
£2,527,000
Awarded 24 April 2026
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 006832-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041067-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 082343-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 006832-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 January 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.