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

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport Services has reached the award stage. It is titled "QIP366 1200 2026-07-17 Otley - Include Ipswich", and falls under the Transport services industry category. Managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, this contract was awarded on 22nd July 2026. The procurement method details are unspecified, and the contract period runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The services are to be delivered mainly in Ipswich, with the contract valued at £79,230.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, specifically those capable of providing a four-seated vehicle along with a personal assistant in the designated areas. With the contract spanning five years, it is an excellent opportunity for transport companies looking to expand their client base and secure a long-term governmental contract. Given the contract's value and duration, it is most suitable for established transport companies with the capacity to meet Suffolk County Council's requirements.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bd9875-a090-45b7-8bb6-e9ebc00690f1
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
£79,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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