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QIP452 0900 2025-11-20 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically involving a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant for EM Tuition in Ipswich. This procurement falls under the services category with the CPV classification of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender process reached the award stage on 21st November 2025, with Nice Travel Solutions Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £11,292.08, will commence on 24th November 2025 and run until 31st July 2026. This tender was part of a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System initially advertised in 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Although the procurement was not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, companies equipped with suitable resources, such as a four-seated vehicle and necessary staff, can greatly benefit from this type of opportunity, particularly in the transport industry. Firms that remain adaptive and can efficiently meet requirements for personalised transport services could potentially expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence through similar future contracts. Establishing a good foothold in such public procurement contracts can lead to long-term business growth and sustainability in the public sector transportation field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP452 0900 2025-11-20 Ipswich- EM Tuition, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA 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. QIP452 0900 2025-11-20 Ipswich- EM Tuition, 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 2025-11-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-19 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2221536f-feb2-4307-881f-fe286d79cb7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1af9cc6-0e73-4f79-a1a5-7cf10e50695f
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
£11,292 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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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