Award

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE394 Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

26 May 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from the Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary in Blackthorpe. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, identified by CPV code 60000000. The contract, which was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st July 2028, for a total value of GBP 93,715.79. The procurement stage of this process is Award, with all submissions having been due by 09:00 on 26th May 2026. The opportunity aimed at providing these transport services was part of a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, highlighting a method tailored to ensuring competitive fairness and efficiency.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in passenger logistics within educational routes. Companies similar to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, with capabilities in managing efficient transport operations and a local understanding of the Ipswich area, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Engagement in future opportunities like these can bolster local transport service providers' portfolios, paving the way for expanded service offerings and increased operational scale within the public sector. While the procurement process doesn't specify its suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, stakeholders in similar positions should consider these tenders as strategic avenues for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE394 Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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. Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 22nd May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f0a1b7-bb03-41ac-a294-268e855af5b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cb2cc2-c335-4d0f-8510-5795a32efc47
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
£93,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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