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QIP225 0900 2025-08-19 Ipswich - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "QIP225 0900 2025-08-19 Ipswich - Woodbridge road academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD," involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the industry category of Transport services (excl. Waste transport), is situated in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 19th August 2025, with a contract period starting from 3rd September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2030. The procurement was conducted as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, with all submissions required by 9:00 on 19th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, especially those that can provide four-seated vehicles and accompanying passenger assistants. Nice Travel Solutions Limited has been awarded the contract, indicating a competitive landscape for similar service providers. The contract's duration provides a stable and long-term opportunity for the winning supplier to enhance operations, grow business capabilities, and establish a reliable partnership with Suffolk County Council. Businesses with expertise in transportation services that align with these requirements would have been well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP225 0900 2025-08-19 Ipswich - Woodbridge road academy, 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. QIP225 0900 2025-08-19 Ipswich - Woodbridge road academy, 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 2025-08-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30a19440-f461-452f-88e5-46319225d070
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219490b4-3c8d-444e-b59e-7dbc03e00167
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
£88,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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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