Award

2025-07-18 TN114 Stowmarket to SET Ixworth High School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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25 Jul 2025 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "2025-07-18 TN114 Stowmarket to SET Ixworth High School". This procurement, under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding waste transport), pertains to Suffolk, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 156,864, was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited on 18th July 2025. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2030, with a potential extension until the end of July 2031. This contract forms part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies with established expertise in providing reliable transport solutions, especially those capable of long-term service delivery in educational environments, will find this contract particularly appealing. The successful business, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, was awarded in part due to its readiness to meet the structured requirements and long-term commitments outlined by Suffolk County Council, offering a clear pathway for other transport service providers to pursue similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-18 TN114 Stowmarket to SET Ixworth High School - 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. 2025-07-18 TN114 Stowmarket to SET Ixworth High School 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 FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is TUESDAY 15TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4250daec-c61a-4771-be2b-731485c8522e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d980b782-4b54-4306-b30a-101d8eb1c323
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
£156,864 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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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