Award

QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, concerns the award for transport services in the Felixstowe area, inclusive of Ipswich. Classified under the transport services category, this entails a mini-competition on a Dynamic Purchasing System using the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract began on 25 March 2026 and concludes on 31 July 2026. The tender was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited with an active status, and the award value stands at £5,812.10. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender process that closed on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport, particularly those capable of providing a vehicle with a passenger assistant in the specified regions. Although the suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in logistical support and adherence to dynamic purchasing requirements will find this contract beneficial for expanding operational reach in the transport sector. With Suffolk County Council's engagement, businesses can leverage opportunities to enhance service delivery within diverse geographical scopes, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 on 24/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/03/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7195e52-e7bb-4ae0-8169-53a3cc853a12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8848a52d-857f-434d-b0c5-d13ec9a91322
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
£5,812 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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

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