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QIP878 0900 2025-08-04 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater wheelchair vehicle with Passenger assistant) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding process for a procurement contract titled "QIP878 0900 2025-08-04 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG." This contract requires a 6-seater wheelchair-accessible vehicle with a passenger assistant, and relates to the transport services industry. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under a dynamic purchasing system with the reference OJEU Notice ID: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract's award stage was marked by a submission deadline of 9:00 on the 4th of August, 2025, with the contract period starting on the 5th of September, 2025, and ending on the 31st of July, 2031. The total contract value is £100,776 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses in the transport sector, specifically those that specialise in passenger transport services with accessibility options. The awarded contract, now held by Nice Travel Solutions Limited, highlights opportunities for competitors with similar capabilities to engage in future tender processes. Businesses that possess specialised fleets equipped with disability-friendly modifications and comprehensive passenger assistance services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. As the procurement was processed through a dynamic purchasing system, it encourages agility and adaptability in service offering, providing a framework where transport providers can periodically update and refine their service proposals to meet evolving demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP878 0900 2025-08-04 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater wheelchair vehicle with Passenger assistant) 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. QIP878 0900 2025-08-04 Ipswich to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Rd, Ipswich IP1 6SG (6-seater wheelchair vehicle with Passenger assistant) 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 2025-08-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-28 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/182270bd-2169-4a1a-bf1e-99a1c688f86f
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
£100,776 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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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