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QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 May 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for the provision of passenger transport services in Ipswich. The contract, identified as QIP015, involves transport to Castle Hill Infant School and requires a four-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' with classification code CPV 60000000. The award stage of the process was completed on 29 May 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026, lasting until 16 July 2026. The primary location for the contract's execution is Ipswich, United Kingdom, with a procurement process characterised by a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for transport services within the Ipswich area. Although this particular contract was not targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses equipped with a fleet of suitable vehicles and staff experienced in educational transport services stand to benefit significantly. Participation in such Dynamic Purchasing Systems offers potential growth avenues by building relationships with local authorities and expanding service offerings to educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, 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. QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, 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 2026-05-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-28 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee259a9-f021-4606-84ba-9d0bc11b6caa
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
£1,967 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 16 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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