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QBE003 09:00 2026-01-12 Eye, Suffolk to Sir Peter School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 08:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this recently concluded procurement process dated 14th January 2026, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to Nice Travel Solutions Limited. The tender, titled "QBE003 09:00 2026-01-12 Eye, Suffolk to Sir Peter School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD," falls within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and is classified under CPV code 60000000. This contract involves the provision of passenger transport services, with the procurement process being a mini-competition within an existing Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period starts on 15th January 2026 and extends to 31st July 2029. This procurement was notably completed with a focus on the services category without explicit specification of a procurement method.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, given its duration and the service scope across various parts of the United Kingdom. Although the process particularly suited larger firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded value totalling £150,683.30 highlights the significant financial prospects for the supplier. Companies specialising in reliable and efficient transport services, with the ability to meet dynamic requirements set by public entities, would find this type of tender particularly conducive to growth and expansion in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE003 09:00 2026-01-12 Eye, Suffolk to Sir Peter School, Bury St Edmunds, 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. QBE003 09:00 2026-01-12 Eye, Suffolk to Sir Peter School, Bury St Edmunds, 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 2026-01-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-09 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bc917fe-ff62-4c1e-b4e1-6a245dfa6246
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2156f0b8-87cd-44a5-8eab-c5da9f4a7693
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
£150,683 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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