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QIP208 0900 2025-08-27 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities & Leading lives, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Aug 2025 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award phase for the contract titled "QIP208 0900 2025-08-27 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities & Leading lives, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)". Classified under the industry category of transport services, this contract's location is Ipswich. The award was made to Nice Travel Solutions Limited on 28 August 2025, and the contract period is set from 2 September 2025 to 31 July 2027. The procurement method was not specified, yet it was conducted as a mini competition within a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates included the submission deadline of 27 August 2025 and a clarification question deadline of 26 August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in passenger transport services. It is a lucrative contract valued at £33,728.8. Businesses that can provide a reliable 4-seated vehicle and personal assistant services in the Ipswich area are ideally suited to vie for such contracts. While the specific procurement method was not disclosed, participating in dynamic purchasing systems like these can position suppliers favourably for future opportunities with Suffolk County Council and similar contracting authorities. Established transport service providers may find this contract beneficial for expanding their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

QIP208 0900 2025-08-27 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities & Leading lives, 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. QIP208 0900 2025-08-27 Ipswich - Inclusive opportunities & Leading lives, 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 2025-08-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a6e1e61-76fc-4ea5-bacc-ed82fbf7da79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad47eb7f-46f9-4bcc-8ac9-ed73da5ff9bf
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
£33,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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