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QIP921 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE) Ipswich - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the award stage for the procurement of passenger transport services, under the title "QIP921 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE) Ipswich". The tender falls under the transport services category (CPV code: 60000000). This procurement is part of the Dynamic Purchasing System OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. Although specific procurement methods are not detailed, this opportunity targeted services across the United Kingdom, including broader locations from British Overseas Territories to the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry, particularly those that offer passenger transport solutions. The contract has been awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, suggesting that businesses with strong capabilities in managing transport logistics may find similar future tender opportunities favourable for growth. Large enterprises may find the scale and scope of such transport services well-suited to their operational capacities. However, this particular tender did not mark a focus for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a higher threshold for participation due to the contractual requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP921 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE) Ipswich - 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. QIP921 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE) Ipswich 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 2026-07-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28883e57-d922-4066-84d1-2424572f3c77
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
£17,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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