Award

2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College" under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, within the United Kingdom. The procurement tagged as a 'tender' has now reached the award stage. With a contract period spanning from the 26th of January 2026 to the 31st of July 2028, Nice Travel Solutions Limited has been selected as the supplier with a contract value of £50,742.16. The procurement did not specify a particular procurement method, and key deadlines for the process occurred on the 23rd of January 2026 for submissions.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The procurement's duration and awarded value provide a substantial business venture, particularly for those experienced in servicing educational transport needs. While the opportunity may not have been specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust local presence in the Suffolk area or those capable of meeting the service requirements are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Companies with a solid track record in managing public passenger transport can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and client base, potentially unlocking additional future contracts with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College - 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. 2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College 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 23RD JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47fc9b55-a99b-439f-91c5-82aac103f900
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fe276a-7f25-418d-be6a-d3abb87b06aa
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
£50,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 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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