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QBE061 0900 2026-04-13 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, pertains to the provision of passenger transport services. It involves transporting passengers from Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School with an 8-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. The contract falls under the "Transport services" industry category (excluding waste transport) and serves several locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for a total value of GBP 309,431.34. The contract period begins on 15th April 2026 and runs through 31st July 2030, with potential extensions until 2033. Submissions for this tender were concluded on 13th April 2026.

This opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide specialised transport solutions, such as vehicles equipped for small group transport and personal assistance. Companies like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the opportunity for growth within this sector, especially if they have the capacity to fulfil tailored government transport needs across multiple regions. The tender provides a long-term engagement, which could facilitate stable revenue streams and opportunities for expansion in associated service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE061 0900 2026-04-13 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-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. QBE061 0900 2026-04-13 Bury St Edmunds to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds (8-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 2026-04-13 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffa5c42-487b-4102-9875-1f3ed34f84cf
Current Stage
Award
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
£309,431 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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

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