QIP316 0900 2026-06-29 Kesgrave - Castle hill school, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "QIP316 0900 2026-06-29 Kesgrave - Castle hill school, Ipswich," which involves providing a 6-seated vehicle and a PA. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, as per CPV code 60000000. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 128,155 and is set to begin on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement involved a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services'. This contract was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, following Suffolk County Council's award update on 30th June 2026. The primary location for the delivery of services is Suffolk, with the main address being in Ipswich, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Although this specific tender was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar opportunities can help grow businesses that can offer competitive pricing and quality service for such public transport requirements. Companies with experience in dynamic purchasing systems, who can deliver efficient and reliable vehicle services, are well-suited to similar contracts. Establishing a foothold in public sector transport projects can lead to sustained business development through long-term contracts and potential collaboration with local councils.

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Notice Title

QIP316 0900 2026-06-29 Kesgrave - Castle hill school, Ipswich (6-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. QIP316 0900 2026-06-29 Kesgrave - Castle hill school, Ipswich (6-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 0900 2026-06-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c6340f0-a89b-4eac-8edf-f10ffb34fa67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14a4e5e-e657-4774-a155-eb4f9d4336a0
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
£128,155 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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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