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QIP031 0900 2026-01-08 Glemsford to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for a transport services contract entitled "QIP031 0900 2026-01-08 Glemsford to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4-seater vehicle required)". This tender, classified under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), involves the provision of passenger transport services, expected to commence from 13th January 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. Located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, this contract was announced on 9th January 2026 following an award to Nice Travel Solutions Limited. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 8th January 2026, with prior submission deadlines for interested parties and clarification queries on 6th January 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport sector, particularly those with expertise in local transport services. Although not specifically targeted for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract, valued at £25,374.27, underscores the potential gains for organisations capable of delivering reliable transport services in the specified area. Businesses that specialise in providing cost-effective, high-capacity transport might find this and similar tenders an avenue for extending their market reach and enhancing their operational portfolio in the realm of public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP031 0900 2026-01-08 Glemsford to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4-seater vehicle 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. QIP031 0900 2026-01-08 Glemsford to ONE, Scrivener Dr, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU (4-seater vehicle 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 2026-01-08 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-01-06 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-221aecd0-d7e1-4dcf-8c2c-20c2f5cec6b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e30bede-4e7d-4644-8e79-e9cce95906d1
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
£25,374 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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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