QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award for a public procurement process titled "QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater)". This contract falls within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and covers delivery locations across the United Kingdom and several other British territories. The procurement process is complete as of 11th June 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 15th June 2026 to 31st July 2028. The process followed a mini competition approach under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. All questions pertaining to the tender needed to be submitted by 10th June 2026.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient 4-seater transport solutions. While Suffolk County Council is seeking large-scale service providers with the capacity to comply with the outlined specifications, small and medium enterprises are not highlighted as a focus. Nice Travel Solutions Limited has been awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with local presence and expertise in transport within Ipswich and Suffolk may have competitive advantages in similar opportunities. The total contract value is £50,873.64, making it an attractive project for companies aiming to expand their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater) - 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. QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater). 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 2026-06-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7650a4c9-5dcc-4390-a35d-b0a8a3f81c90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6793070a-4118-4f93-9e7a-1fcaa8673fca
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
£50,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 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

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

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