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QIP224 0900 2026-09-09 Felixstowe - Include, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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09 Sep 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for the QIP224 route between Felixstowe and Ipswich. The requirement is for an individual vehicle with four passenger seats and a personal assistant (PA), indicating dedicated transport rather than a general bus or coach service. The work is classified as transport services (CPV 60000000) and is delivered in the Ipswich and Felixstowe area of Suffolk, within the wider United Kingdom. This opportunity is relevant to operators able to provide a suitable four-seated vehicle, a dedicated passenger transport service and an accompanying PA for the required journeys.

This procurement has been completed through a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The tender closed on 9 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 8 September 2026. Nice Travel Solutions Limited was awarded the contract on 9 September 2026 for £21,311.73 excluding any separately stated taxes. The awarded contract runs from 10 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement used a competitive mini-competition route, with the award made to the selected supplier. The published outcome records the award as active and the overall tender as complete.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award provides a clear example of Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport’s demand for dedicated, small-vehicle passenger transport between Felixstowe and Ipswich. A credible competitor for this requirement would need to operate a reliable four-seated individual vehicle and provide a suitable personal assistant alongside the transport service. Relevant capability includes safe passenger carriage, dependable journey planning and delivery, appropriate staff availability, and the operational capacity to support a dedicated route over an extended service period. Experience delivering education, social care or other passenger transport services with accompanying support staff would help demonstrate fit for this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP224 0900 2026-09-09 Felixstowe - Include, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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. QIP224 0900 2026-09-09 Felixstowe - Include, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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 2026-09-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-08 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6545ad59-37c6-4e96-81c9-1fa4ef4d3526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4197ec-be55-4679-bcee-d836d718ef95
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£21,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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