Award

QIP923 0900 2026-03-13 Stowmarket - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 12:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, is centred around the award of a dynamic purchasing system titled "QIP923 0900 2026-03-13 Stowmarket - Include, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD". This tender falls under the transport services industry category as classified by CPV code 60000000. The procurement covered transport services to be delivered in various regions including the United Kingdom and other overseas territories. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with decisions finalised on 13 March 2026. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 16 March 2026 and conclude by 31 July 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 8,909.48 awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those specialising in passenger transport solutions. Firms with a solid track record in delivering quality transport services could benefit from similar procurements, although this specific contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs. With Suffolk County Council actively engaging in procurement for passenger transport, businesses within Ipswich and the broader Suffolk region may find significant growth potential by following future announcements and participating in competitive bidding processes. This procurement illustrates the importance of adhering to deadlines, with no allowance for late submissions or clarification requests past set dates, reinforcing the need for timely and precise engagement from businesses aiming to participate in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP923 0900 2026-03-13 Stowmarket - Include, 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. QIP923 0900 2026-03-13 Stowmarket - Include, 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 2026-03-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa0d43d2-3176-4704-84df-0a12e0404e4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d18f7d8-12bf-4dc4-9234-63970c153e7c
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
£8,909 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 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
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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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