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QIP078 0900 2025-08-21 Great Finborough - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for passenger transport services under the title "QIP078 0900 2025-08-21 Great Finborough - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." The tender falls within the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport) and involves locations including the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 27th August 2025, with the contract starting on 8th September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The awarded contract is valued at £88,730 and was secured by Nice Travel Solutions Limited. Clarification questions were due by 20th August 2025, with submissions needing to be returned by 21st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing passenger transport solutions. Companies with the capability to supply 4-seated vehicles specifically and a familiarity with dynamic purchasing systems like those under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685 will find this contract particularly suitable. Although it was not earmarked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or well-established transport services providers could leverage this contract to strengthen their presence in the East of England transport sector. Successful bidders would benefit from establishing a relationship with a major local government buyer, paving the way for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP078 0900 2025-08-21 Great Finborough - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP078 0900 2025-08-21 Great Finborough - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2025-08-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d229825f-6650-4592-bdcc-7e54e1b0197a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618cebe5-91a8-41ad-868c-538e0036f2ab
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
£88,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

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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