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QWE008 0900 2025-07-08 Ipswich - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services in Ipswich, specifically for Suffolk New College in Otley. This process under the Dynamic Purchasing System sought services involving a 6-seated vehicle and a PA. Classified under the transport services industry category, the process reached the award stage on 8th July 2025. The awarded contract to Nice Travel Solutions Limited is valued at £102,030, covering a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030. Key locations include various areas in the United Kingdom and Europe.

This transport services tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing competitive, reliable small fleet passenger services, as well as those with experience in educational transportation, could find growth prospects by engaging with similar procurements. The involvement of Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organisation highlights a stable and reliable market opportunity, especially in the evolving needs of public transport services.

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Notice Title

QWE008 0900 2025-07-08 Ipswich - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-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. QWE008 0900 2025-07-08 Ipswich - Suffolk new college, Otley (6-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 2025-07-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c16ca5-fb68-4655-8e37-7fcd047cc588
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c169a1-9b16-43a6-bc67-17e2491e5b5c
Current Stage
Award
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
£102,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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

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