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title: "2026-02-24 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School - AWARD"
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# 2026-02-24 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12704e9d-4392-4c47-a10e-6b440aa98e3d

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a transport services contract titled "2026-02-24 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and encompasses various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method details were not specified. Key dates include the award published on 26th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 25th February 2026 and ending on 31st August 2030. The award was valued at £178,896.78, demonstrating a substantial opportunity for the supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, specifically those capable of providing efficient passenger transport solutions. With Suffolk County Council as the buyer, there is potential for businesses to establish long-term relationships and expand their presence in the public sector under this substantial contract. Suppliers with experience in managing dynamic purchasing systems and offering reliable transport services across diverse geographical areas would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Although this particular contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities could greatly benefit businesses striving to enhance their growth in the transport services industry.

## Notice

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. 2026-02-24 TN154 Beyton, Thurston to Thurston Community College and Thurston Community Primary School 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 TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e550fc-47f8-4a31-a470-65fcc8ca83e6 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,896 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e550fc-47f8-4a31-a470-65fcc8ca83e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e550fc-47f8-4a31-a470-65fcc8ca83e6
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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