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QIP076 0900 2026-08-14 Shotley/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council commissioned passenger transport for the Shotley–Ipswich journey to WS Training in Ipswich. The requirement calls for a four-seat vehicle and a passenger assistant (PA). This is a local passenger transport service, rather than a general transport contract: suppliers need to provide the vehicle and the accompanying assistance for this specific route and destination. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council, through its Passenger Transport function. The stated delivery point is in Ipswich, with the journey originating in Shotley. The procurement forms part of the council’s wider passenger transport service arrangements, but this call-off concerns the named journey and training destination.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective mini-competition under a dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. The award was made on 18 August 2026. Kelly’s Cabs (Alan Kelly) and Nice Travel Solutions Limited are both named as suppliers for the award valued at £77,672; a further award entry names Nice Travel Solutions Limited alone at the same value, so the published outcome does not provide a clear split of value between suppliers. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2030. The original submission deadline was 14 August 2026 at 09:00. The procurement data does not set out evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements for this call-off.

For passenger transport operators, this award shows Suffolk County Council’s demand for a dedicated local journey serving a training destination, with a four-seat vehicle and a passenger assistant. A credible supplier for a similar requirement would need to organise a suitably sized vehicle and provide reliable assistance alongside transport, while covering the Shotley–Ipswich route. The award to two local operators indicates that the requirement was met through more than one supplier, although the published award details do not explain how the work or value was divided. This is a specific, continuing passenger transport requirement rather than broad fleet or general transport provision. Operators whose service model can deliver this combination of local journey coverage, vehicle capacity and passenger support are best aligned with the demonstrated requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP076 0900 2026-08-14 Shotley/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated 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. QIP076 0900 2026-08-14 Shotley/Ipswich - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated 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 2026-08-14 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-08-13 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6597b4c0-b3f9-40fd-a6e1-4461396ba6b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedd53b9-d8ef-4e7f-a963-4c614b5b88be
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£77,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
2
Supplier Names

Kelly's Cabs (Alan Kelly)

Nice Travel Solutions Limited

Further Information

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