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QIP366 1200 2026-07-17 Otley - Include Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QIP366 1200 2026-07-17 Otley route, including Ipswich. The requirement is for a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant to support passenger journeys. The work falls within transport services (CPV 60000000) and is categorised as a service. Delivery includes Ipswich, with the requirement associated with the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. This is a specific passenger transport operation rather than a general vehicle supply contract: suppliers would need to provide the vehicle, the transport service and the required passenger-assistance support as one managed service.

The procurement is complete and was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Submissions were due by 12:00 on 17 July 2026, with clarification questions due by 12:00 on 16 July 2026. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for £79,230. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. One active award is recorded, and the award covers the four-seat vehicle and personal assistant passenger transport requirement. The procurement used a dynamic purchasing system route, with the requirement presented as a completed, awarded service contract for Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

For a supplier assessing future passenger transport opportunities with Suffolk County Council, this award demonstrates demand for a long-term, route-specific service combining a small-capacity vehicle with passenger assistance. A credible competitor would need reliable access to a four-seated vehicle, appropriately capable and dependable driving provision, and a personal assistant able to support passengers throughout the service. Operational planning should cover regular journeys involving Otley and Ipswich, vehicle availability, staffing resilience, safeguarding and continuity of service. The buyer’s stated suitability assessment does not identify this requirement as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, so competitors should be prepared to demonstrate the capacity and organisational control expected for a sustained council passenger transport service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP366 1200 2026-07-17 Otley - Include 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. QIP366 1200 2026-07-17 Otley - Include 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 1200 2026-07-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1200 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-291e2478-7a7f-4e3d-bffd-9db059f6e50b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bd9875-a090-45b7-8bb6-e9ebc00690f1
Current Stage
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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
£79,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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