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QIP201 0900 2026-02-23 Hadleigh - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, the buying organisation located in Ipswich, Suffolk, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QIP201 - Reboot education, Ipswich". This contract falls under the transport services industry category, as indicated by its CPV classification (60000000), and requires a four-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The tender aimed to fulfil passenger transport needs within the United Kingdom and potentially other regions specified in the document, such as the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The tender submissions were due by 9:00 AM on 23 February 2026, with an active award published on the same date to Nice Travel Solutions Limited. The contract will commence on 26 February 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2026.

This awarded tender by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport presents growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger transport within and potentially beyond the UK's borders. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs in the suitability criteria, businesses with capabilities in providing competent transport services, especially those able to meet specific requirements, such as furnishing a four-seated vehicle with a personal assistant, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement projects. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate expansion and increased visibility in government procurement channels for firms in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP201 0900 2026-02-23 Hadleigh - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated 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. QIP201 0900 2026-02-23 Hadleigh - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated 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 2026-02-23. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ab213a-ce4c-4a9b-8bf0-f30f27acbcc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5c8b13-a515-45aa-91ca-f871d7e18f09
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
£10,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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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