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QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a completed tender titled "QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" in the category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This dynamic purchasing system aims to supply passenger transport services, with the location specified as Ipswich, in the United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified, and the process reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with the contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The value of the awarded contract is £101,080, and the tender's classified industry category is identified under CPV code 60000000, covering a wide delivery range including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities for companies experienced in the transport services sector, particularly those that can provide a 4-seated vehicle for school transport purposes. Due to its broad geographical delivery requirements, businesses with a presence in the specified locations would be well-suited to compete. It creates significant growth potential for suppliers specialising in passenger transport, facilitating extended service coverage from early September 2026 till July 2031, aligning with public sector needs for reliable and efficient transport solutions. The contract was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, thus it presents a strategic entry point for similar companies looking to expand their service offerings within the realm of public transport needs managed by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-930f3310-b0b4-479c-8499-c6a562f7ac5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa63b33c-ed57-4102-bf6e-d2c2d091fb28
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
£101,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
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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