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QIP037 0900 2026-07-07 Ipswich to Murrayfield Primary School, Ipswich (6-seater & PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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09 Jul 2026 at 09:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organisation, seeking passenger transport services under the title "QIP037 0900 2026-07-07 Ipswich to Murrayfield Primary School, Ipswich (6-seater & PA required) - AWARD". This falls under the industry category of transport services, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage as of 9th July 2026, with a contract period commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The procurement method was a mini-competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System, centred around the supply of passenger transport services.

This procurement opportunity, awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, comprises a contract valued at £93,632 and presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport. Companies equipped to offer tailored transport services, especially those handling school transportation, would find this contract particularly advantageous. The contract duration spanning nearly four years offers stable and continued work, presenting opportunities for sustained business development within the transport sector in the Ipswich region and potentially beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP037 0900 2026-07-07 Ipswich to Murrayfield Primary School, Ipswich (6-seater & 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. QIP037 0900 2026-07-07 Ipswich to Murrayfield Primary School, Ipswich (6-seater & 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 2026-07-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-06 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0593e0-0628-4adc-a2d6-450d4d65e9a3
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
£93,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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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