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QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Jul 2026 at 07:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing passenger transport services, as per the Dynamic Purchasing System, for the route from Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market. This award notice, under CPV classification 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', was finalised on 27th July 2026. The procurement method wasn't specified and although the process started on 1st July 2026, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st July 2030. It was issued for a 4-seater transport requirement with a female PA, targeting various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, involving a financial commitment of £135,508 to the awarded supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in passenger services within specified localities. Companies like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which emerged successful in this process, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio, expand into similarly structured opportunities, and possibly deliver bespoke transport solutions. Businesses that are capable of meeting specific client requirements, such as providing specialised personnel, will find such tenders advantageous for strategic growth. Potential entrants into this market should focus on aligning with local government procurement standards to maximise their success rates in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female 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. QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-25 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fdcaf2c-fd75-453c-9b7f-a45eb673ecb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90fc419e-d541-42c7-8899-e3f9886aae37
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
£135,508 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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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