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QSC205 09:00 2026-04-13 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded with the award of a contract for the provision of passenger transport services. This tender, identified under QSC205, covers the transport route from Ipswich & Hadleigh to Wells Hall Community Primary School in Sudbury. Tagged as an award stage of the process, this announcement was made on 13th April 2026. The contract, worth £169,051.74, will commence on 15th April 2026 and continue until 31st July 2030. The procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The location for this tender includes the United Kingdom and several British territories.

This tender offers notable opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those able to fulfil dynamic and long-term contracts. However, it is not specifically geared towards small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Nice Travel Solutions Limited has been awarded this contract, exemplifying the potential for established transport companies to expand their operations and increase their turnover by securing substantial public sector contracts such as this. Businesses looking to compete in similar tenders should ensure robust service delivery capabilities and a readiness to meet local government requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSC205 09:00 2026-04-13 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, 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. QSC205 09:00 2026-04-13 Ipswich & Hadleigh, Suffolk to Wells Hall Community Primary School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, 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 2026-04-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-04-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23499d42-7fe1-4d06-9162-3d46e0f7e16b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£169,051 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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