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QIP153 0900 2025-08-01 Ipswich - Northgate High school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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04 Aug 2025 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has been awarded a contract in the transport services sector, specifically excluding waste transport. The awarded tender, titled "QIP153 0900 2025-08-01 Ipswich - Northgate High school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD," concluded its procurement process in the award stage on 4th August 2025. The associated contract, awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, is valued at £16,948 and will run from 4th September 2025 until 31st July 2027. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, the procurement process was part of a dynamic purchasing system, although specific procurement method details are not provided. The contract will serve the United Kingdom, facilitating passenger transport requirements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Although the tender is complete, similar opportunities could benefit businesses aiming to partner with local councils or expand service offerings. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may need to note that this particular tender was not marked as suitable for them. However, businesses that can provide tailored vehicle solutions in educational logistics or local transport could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their operations or client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP153 0900 2025-08-01 Ipswich - Northgate High school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP153 0900 2025-08-01 Ipswich - Northgate High school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2025-08-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ec78917-2f32-4422-9a3c-1ac737813d4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1a32c4-9896-4938-940b-5d1468387d35
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
£16,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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