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title: "2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College - AWARD"
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# 2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47fc9b55-a99b-439f-91c5-82aac103f900

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College" under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, within the United Kingdom. The procurement tagged as a 'tender' has now reached the award stage. With a contract period spanning from the 26th of January 2026 to the 31st of July 2028, Nice Travel Solutions Limited has been selected as the supplier with a contract value of £50,742.16. The procurement did not specify a particular procurement method, and key deadlines for the process occurred on the 23rd of January 2026 for submissions.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The procurement's duration and awarded value provide a substantial business venture, particularly for those experienced in servicing educational transport needs. While the opportunity may not have been specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust local presence in the Suffolk area or those capable of meeting the service requirements are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Companies with a solid track record in managing public passenger transport can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and client base, potentially unlocking additional future contracts with the council.

## 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. 2026-01-23 TN987 Haughley to Thurston Community College 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 FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fe276a-7f25-418d-be6a-d3abb87b06aa |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,742 |
| 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

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fe276a-7f25-418d-be6a-d3abb87b06aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fe276a-7f25-418d-be6a-d3abb87b06aa
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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