Award

SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Feb 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services, excluding waste transport. The contracting process initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. The procurement involved a mini-competition against an existing Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract award was finalised on 29th January 2026, with the service implementation period scheduled from 2nd February 2026 to 24th July 2028. The opportunity does not have particular suitability preferences for SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, especially those capable of serving the UK, its territories, and certain international locations, would find this tender advantageous. The selected supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, illustrates the potential for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive transport solutions to benefit from future similar contracts. Engaging in these competitive tenders can help businesses expand their service portfolios, showcase their capabilities, and gain reputability in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. - 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. SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. 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 THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2026 AT 15.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5e1e4a5-5120-493d-bceb-588ae647e6c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea82f7-c034-4b57-9b2f-789e66d83202
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
£114,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 24 Jul 2028 2-3 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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