Award

2025-11-26 09:00 - QBE346 Debenham to King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarding a contract for the supply of passenger transport services. The title of the tender is "QBE346 Debenham to King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds," classified under CPV code 60000000, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, the process was under the award stage at the time of summary with no specific procurement method specified. Key dates included the submission deadline at 09:00 on 26th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 31st July 2028. The tender was concluded with an award to Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This award opens up opportunities particularly for businesses in the transport sector, providing a growth avenue through government contracts. Although the competition for this specific tender has concluded, similar future opportunities may require expertise in managing passenger transport services efficiently. Companies that maintain a strong local presence in Suffolk or with a track record of providing reliable transport solutions would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts as they become available. The total value of the awarded contract was GBP 97,744.36, implying significant business potential for successful bidders in comparable tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-11-26 09:00 - QBE346 Debenham to King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Debenham to King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Wednesday 26th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 24th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e43cba90-8041-48c4-991f-1b5ef399afb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b4eaaf-ea29-4a17-a277-239bd934769a
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
£97,744 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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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