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QIP222 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE), Ipswich - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Jul 2026 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "QIP222 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE), Ipswich". This process, focused on the transport services industry, was classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement involved a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Final submissions were due by 09:00 on 13th July 2026, and the contract period will run from 7th September 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with significant opportunities for suppliers interested in the transport services sector.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses involved in the provision of transport services, especially those that can operate within Ipswich and surrounding areas. Despite the opportunity not being specifically tailored to small or voluntary organisations, companies like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which has won the award worth £35,416, demonstrate the viability of competing in this space. Larger enterprises in the United Kingdom and nearby regions with capabilities in managing comprehensive transport services could particularly benefit from engaging in similar contracts to expand their market presence and utilise the contract's duration effectively for strategic business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP222 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE), Ipswich - 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. QIP222 09:00 2026-07-13 Ipswich to Chantry (PEILE), Ipswich 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 2026-07-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-10 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/03286bff-1fd6-4107-aa54-30ae63645924
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
£35,416 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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

Notice Documents

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