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QLS002 0900 2025-04-10 Stowmarket to Summerhill School, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HY (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "QLS002 0900 2025-04-10 Stowmarket to Summerhill School, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HY (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) required. - AWARD". This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process culminated on 10th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 25th April 2025 and running until 31st July 2030. Notably, the procurement is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System outlined in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, facilitating periodic competitions for transport services. The council has awarded the contract valued at GBP 207,669.24 to Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This procurement creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those able to supply a 4-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The contract's duration, spanning over five years, ensures sustained revenue and the potential for long-term business relations with Suffolk County Council. Companies experienced in delivering efficient and reliable passenger transport services, and those looking to expand their portfolio within the Suffolk region, will find this tender particularly well-suited. The specificity of the service requirements highlights the importance of specialised service providers who can meet the council’s exact needs, thereby encouraging niche market players to participate actively in future tenders.

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Notice Title

QLS002 0900 2025-04-10 Stowmarket to Summerhill School, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HY (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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. QLS002 0900 2025-04-10 Stowmarket to Summerhill School, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HY (4-seater vehicle with Passenger Assistant) 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 2025-04-10 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-04-03 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fbdfb36-9720-4103-9744-9a8a66d6d051
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c800f9a-66f6-42fb-a32e-b483a9758041
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
£207,669 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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