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QIP035 0900 2025-07-21 Saxmundham to Stone Lodge Academy, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW (6-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services involving a 6-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The agreement spans from Saxmundham to Stone Lodge Academy, Suffolk. This procurement, classified under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), follows a dynamic purchasing system and is tagged at the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited. The procurement process was completed on 21st July 2025, and the service is scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2025 and end on 31st July 2031. The total contract value is £164,844.

This tender creates a substantial business opportunity, especially for firms specialising in passenger transport services. Companies with expertise in logistical operations and personnel management, capable of providing reliable transport services, can leverage such contracts to expand their clientele within the public sector. The requirement for a passenger assistant highlights an opportunity for firms offering specialised staffing solutions, ensuring safe and efficient transport services to educational institutions. Given the project's scale and specific demands, larger transport businesses with established operations may be optimally positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP035 0900 2025-07-21 Saxmundham to Stone Lodge Academy, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW (6-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QIP035 0900 2025-07-21 Saxmundham to Stone Lodge Academy, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW (6-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant 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 2025-07-21 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-07- 14 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b58c3e7-9de6-4d13-8ebd-474bb4749494
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0638f5ae-68e8-4ee6-a4a7-4ff0c09c4c92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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