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QIP281 0900 2025-07-07 Leiston- Murrayfield primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the contract titled "QIP281 0900 2025-07-07 Leiston- Murrayfield primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)". This contract falls under the transport services industry category, with an overall focus on passenger transport services excluding waste transport. Situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, the project required submissions to be returned by 9:00 AM on 7th July 2025, with clarification questions due by 4th July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £140,220, spans from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The dynamic purchasing system method was employed, though specific procurement method details were not outlined.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle educational transportation needs. Companies similar to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, the awarded supplier, could benefit from engaging in such contracts, bolstering their growth by securing long-term service agreements. Businesses with capabilities in providing well-maintained vehicles and professional passenger assistance services are particularly well-suited to compete in this field, encouraging industry expansion within the local and broader UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP281 0900 2025-07-07 Leiston- Murrayfield primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a 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. QIP281 0900 2025-07-07 Leiston- Murrayfield primary academy, Ipswich (6-seated vehicle and a 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 2025-07-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-04 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/63d96899-4db6-40a5-a66a-6b09cc9aebb3
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
£140,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 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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