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2026-02-23 09:00 - QBE371 Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focusing on delivering transport services from Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. This particular contract forms part of the dynamic purchasing system established for passenger transport services, classified under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport services. Located primarily in Ipswich, Suffolk, the tender has reached the award stage as of 25th February 2026, with the awarded contract due to start on 26th February and conclude by 31st July 2026. Key dates include the submission deadline on 23rd February 2026 and a clarification period closing on 20th February. The contract, valued at approximately £10,951.07, was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, especially those focusing on passenger transport. The established framework via a dynamic purchasing system allows for ongoing opportunities as and when transport needs arise, meaning businesses that can quickly mobilise resources are well-positioned to benefit. This is not targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specifically, but any capable transport service provider can vie for future opportunities, leveraging their capacity for sustained service delivery in the Suffolk region and broader areas, given the expansive postcode reach from the British Overseas Territories to the rest of the world.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-23 09:00 - QBE371 Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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. Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 09:00 Monday 23rd February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 20th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c320d66-01af-40f8-b5eb-a337fda29b1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6f1fb1-081e-424f-aa59-4b0c9b7c77fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£10,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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