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QML070 09:00 2026-01-28 Brandon, Suffolk to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "QML070 09:00 2026-01-28 Brandon, Suffolk to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath, Suffolk - AWARD," falls under the industry category of transport services. The process, identified with CPV code 60000000, was conducted without specific details on the procurement method. The tender was finalised on 28th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 2nd February 2026 and run through to 31st July 2028. The project is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and the total contract value awarded is £117,044.94.

The awarded contract offers opportunities for growth particularly for businesses in the transport services sector. It represents a significant opportunity for companies equipped to provide reliable passenger transport over a sustained period, due to the multi-year duration of the contract. Nice Travel Solutions Limited, the awarded supplier, showcases the suitability of well-established transport service providers equipped to handle travel within the specified regional framework. Such procurement engagements can especially benefit businesses that are adept in logistics management and have the ability to scale services based on demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QML070 09:00 2026-01-28 Brandon, Suffolk to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath, Suffolk - 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. QML070 09:00 2026-01-28 Brandon, Suffolk to Lakenheath Community Primary School, Lakenheath, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-01-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3274bca6-95df-41b1-9e40-6b3dbce0135b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ab7df4-ee7d-4dcc-b54b-4b918d0f4ef1
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
£117,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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