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QIP980 0900 2026-01-05 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for the supply of passenger transport services. The procurement process, labelled QIP980 0900, involves providing a 4-seated individual vehicle along with a PA at Murrayfield Primary School in Ipswich. Governed by the CPV code 60000000 for Transport services, this procurement is categorised under the services industry and concluded on 5th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2026 and will run until 31st July 2030. Though specific procurement methods were not detailed, this tender reached the award stage, confirming its completion.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport in the Ipswich region. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find challenges due to suitability constraints, transport providers with a robust service offering could leverage this contract for growth. Engaging in such public sector contracts can offer stable long-term revenue streams and enhance a company’s credentials in delivering high-standard transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP980 0900 2026-01-05 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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. QIP980 0900 2026-01-05 Ipswich - Murrayfield primary school, Ipswich (4-seated individual 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 2026-01-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2026-01-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-829c1aff-fdd5-4dea-893f-d3d625bad653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4ae140-c217-4e15-a564-c2ba6d0cd60e
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
£99,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 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
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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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