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QSC202 09:00 2025-08-06 Great Bricett & Great Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Aug 2025 at 06:34

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award stage in its procurement process for passenger transport services. The contract, titled "QSC202 09:00 2025-08-06 Great Bricett & Great Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD," falls under the transport services category. The awarded contract is valued at £250,838 and involves providing transport services from various locations within and around Suffolk, including international transport destinations. The procurement process was carried out through a dynamic purchasing system, with Nice Travel Solutions Limited selected as the supplier. The contract is set to begin on the 3rd of September, 2025, and is expected to last until the 31st of July, 2030, with provisions for extension until 2032.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in the provision of transport services. Companies like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which demonstrate capacity in handling diverse and potentially expansive geographical coverage, are well-suited to compete in contracts of this breadth. Although the requirements do not specifically favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established transport firms capable of managing the complexities of public sector contracts may find this an avenue to broaden their service offerings and consolidate their market presence.

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Notice Title

QSC202 09:00 2025-08-06 Great Bricett & Great Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - 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. QSC202 09:00 2025-08-06 Great Bricett & Great Waldingfield, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 2025-08-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-31 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-07-31.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf5286ff-4223-441f-8d27-e27f55e65cad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bb47f3-bdc0-46f1-b23a-90505ce3b6c2
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
£250,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

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