QIP405 1100 2026-06-12 Great Blakenham - Centre academy Easy Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:33

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract for passenger transport services under the title "QIP405 1100 2026-06-12 Great Blakenham - Centre academy Easy Anglia, Brettenham". The procurement, occurring in the services category with the CPV code 60000000, covers Suffolk, United Kingdom, and involves a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The award stage was completed on 12th June 2026, with Nice Travel Solutions Limited securing the contract valued at £139,935. The procurement process was a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, although specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, particularly those skilled in providing passenger transport solutions. Large enterprises might find this opportunity most suitable due to the nature of the contract specifications requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant, coupled with the contract's length and value. The award to a local firm, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, indicates potential for other local enterprises to engage in future collaborations or subcontracts under similar frameworks issued by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Title

QIP405 1100 2026-06-12 Great Blakenham - Centre academy Easy Anglia, Brettenham (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. QIP405 1100 2026-06-12 Great Blakenham - Centre academy Easy Anglia, Brettenham (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 1100 2026-06-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a41d47d-084a-47c4-b707-fd8362f40f10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11976db9-4f60-4a53-ba79-561d992b723a
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
£139,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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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