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QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle)". This procurement falls under the category of transport services and specifically involves Passenger Transport Services, a notable entry in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The project concerns a contract for transporting passengers in a 4-seated vehicle from Onehouse to Aurora Eccles School in Norfolk. Important deadlines included a submission deadline on 17 February 2026 and a clarification question deadline on 16 February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2027, with the award being published on 18 February 2026. Suffolk County Council acted as the buyer, with Nice Travel Solutions Limited designated as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those specialising in passenger transport. Given its nature, businesses equipped with suitable vehicle fleets and logistical capabilities stand to benefit. The contract, valued at £42,765.58, is an attractive prospect for businesses experienced in serving educational institutions or those based in and around Norfolk or Suffolk. While the procurement method details are not specified, involvement in dynamic purchasing systems like this can help businesses expand their client base and forge long-term relationships with government authorities such as Suffolk County Council. This contract may present opportunities for businesses not categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging larger transport operators to engage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 17/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f119b4a8-3f22-4be8-aa61-32fd453306e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948613c-0fef-4d44-9feb-873ca2e6b3f1
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
£42,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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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