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title: "QIP459 2026-01-28 (0900) Ipswich to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP459 2026-01-28 (0900) Ipswich to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299d3054-3d9d-40a4-b0fe-cf8610ed2529

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for passenger transport services under the tender titled "QIP459 2026-01-28 Ipswich to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant)". This procurement falls under the Transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and involves dynamic purchasing. The contract, valued at £12,801.52, was awarded on 28th January 2026 to Nice Travel Solutions Limited. It will commence on 2nd February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026, with the possibility of extension until 31st December 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award stage, having adhered to a competitive tender approach to select the provider.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of transport services, specifically those equipped to offer passenger assistance. Companies with expertise in managing small scale yet high-standard transport offerings could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio. Though this opportunity is not particularly targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong operational base in or around the United Kingdom, especially within Ipswich and its vicinity, may find strategic benefits from participating in similar tenders. Engaging in dynamic purchasing systems can enable businesses to build credibility and establish long-term contractual relationships with public authorities.

## 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. QIP459 2026-01-28 (0900) Ipswich to PLOT Community Interest Company, Nacton (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 28/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 27/01/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee41627-c9cb-4d71-a6cd-43cba900c275 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,801 |
| 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

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee41627-c9cb-4d71-a6cd-43cba900c275

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee41627-c9cb-4d71-a6cd-43cba900c275
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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