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QIP097 0900 2026-08-14 Elmswell - Reboot education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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17 Aug 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for an education journey from Elmswell to Reboot Education in Ipswich. The requirement was for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity transport service rather than a large coach operation. The work is categorised as transport services and is to be delivered in the Suffolk area, with Ipswich identified as the destination and Elmswell as the starting point. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. The service supports educational travel and requires an operator able to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle and transport passengers reliably between the named locations.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 14 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 13 August 2026. Nice Travel Solutions Limited was awarded the contract on 17 August 2026 for £12,916.20 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The recorded award is active, and the procurement was classified as a services contract. The opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates a defined local requirement for low-capacity educational passenger transport between Elmswell and Ipswich. A credible competitor would need access to a compliant four-seat vehicle, the operational capacity to provide dependable scheduled journeys, and experience transporting passengers for an education-related service. Local knowledge of Suffolk routes and the ability to manage reliable collection and drop-off arrangements would strengthen delivery capability. Suppliers should also be able to compete through a dynamic purchasing system mini-competition, respond accurately to route-specific requirements and maintain consistent service standards throughout the contract. The requirement is a focused transport operation rather than a broad fleet service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP097 0900 2026-08-14 Elmswell - Reboot education, 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. QIP097 0900 2026-08-14 Elmswell - Reboot education, 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 2026-08-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ededc2-8b6d-4a82-89ac-154ca31dfc22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf9b64e-4595-4838-9905-2a7433e3e72a
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
£12,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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