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QIP046 09:00 2025-04-15 Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Apr 2025 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System referenced as "IT-368-18825-QIP046 - AWARD". The awarded contract pertains to a transport route from Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, Suffolk, classified under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 22nd April 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2025. The supplier selected for this contract is Nice Travel Solutions Limited, and the total value of the contract is £2,326.97. The tender submission deadline was 15th April 2025, with clarification questions required by 10th April 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in passenger transport services to establish a relationship with a consistent, long-term partner such as Suffolk County Council. Businesses that specialise in logistics or transport solutions and have the capacity to handle local as well as broader geographical operations—encompassing areas such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom—would find this contract particularly beneficial. The focus on transport services ensures that companies with a strong infrastructure for timely and efficient passenger movement are well-positioned to compete and leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP046 09:00 2025-04-15 Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, 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. QIP046 09:00 2025-04-15 Ipswich, Suffolk to First Base, Ipswich, 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 2025-04-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-04-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591f6ff3-1ce6-4326-811a-3278d2ad7a9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89f8047-6a3a-4ada-8492-5c8eafb559fa
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
£2,326 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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
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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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