QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a transport services contract titled "QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female PA required) - AWARD." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, focusing on passenger transport. The process involved a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender service commences on 1st September 2026 and continues until 31st July 2029, covering services between Suffolk and Essex in the UK. The contract was awarded on the 22nd of June 2026 to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for a value of £111,891. The tender details stressed the importance of meeting submission deadlines on 22nd June 2026, with clarification questions needed by 19th June 2026. This procurement process used an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Businesses with expertise in the logistics and operations of regional and long-distance travel services will find this contract particularly beneficial. Although this contract's structure may not cater directly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, it allows larger entities, such as those with effective resource management and compliance with specific passenger transport requirements, to capitalize on long-term regional transport provisions within the UK market, enhancing business portfolios and market presence.

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Notice Title

QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female 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. QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female 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 2026-06-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-19 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e53b0add-fe47-4a38-8c36-304860c00ee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eac13e-c569-4aec-890c-e3709ffedaed
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
£111,891 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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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