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QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a tendering process concerning the provision of passenger transport services within the Suffolk area, specifically from Ipswich & Stowmarket to Mendlesham Primary School's Mulberry Unit. This contract aims to ensure efficient transport services under the classification 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' for a period starting from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2029. Among key dates, submissions were required by 5th August 2025, with no late submissions allowed, and queries were accepted until 30th July 2025. The procurement method was unspecified, and Suffolk County Council led the initiative, engaging Nice Travel Solutions Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale passenger transport operations. Companies specialising in logistics and transport within the region can consider similar opportunities to expand their service offerings, capitalise on long-term contracts, and establish their presence within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the tender excluded specific suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a preference for more established companies. Nonetheless, businesses with the necessary infrastructure and expertise should explore potential engagements in future tenders from Suffolk County Council and similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk - 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. QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk 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 2025-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6f93dd7-50f5-4d88-9a47-b1dadfbd3af6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda1637-2623-4ff2-8199-f2179e5fa5b3
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
£96,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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