Award

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE045 Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently concluded a procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System. This process involved a tender titled "QBE045 Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," which was classified under the transport services category excluding waste transport. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 18th August 2025, and the contract, valued at £293,816, is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and end on 31st July 2030. The procurement process was carried out with the objective of enhancing transport services connectivity within the specified route in the United Kingdom, highlighting Suffolk County Council's commitment to efficient public services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transportation, particularly those capable of servicing educational institutions. Companies with expertise in logistical coordination and the provision of reliable transport solutions stand to benefit from participating in such competitions. The contract, which has the potential to be extended until 31st July 2033, offers a stable business opportunity within a well-defined framework, allowing the awardee, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, to leverage its experience in the industry to deliver effective and efficient transport solutions. Business entities interested in this sector should consider engaging in similar Dynamic Purchasing Systems to capitalise on public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-14 09:00 - QBE045 Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Thursday 14th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 8th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82c717ea-0e6c-4702-a0bb-41943c552869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889578cd-b1ee-42f2-9f80-e433e319228e
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
£293,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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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