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title: "2026-02-20 09:00 - QML072 Stowmarket to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD"
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# 2026-02-20 09:00 - QML072 Stowmarket to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2dcdef-70e2-4bab-8c4d-bd10ac61c53f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "QML072 Stowmarket to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden - AWARD" is facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. It falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport, with CPV classification code 60000000. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the award date being 20th February 2026. The contract spans from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2028. This tender involves passenger transport services between Stowmarket and Elveden C of E Primary Academy and is applicable to businesses located in diverse regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global territories. The procurement method is not specified in the documentation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services. With a budget of £80,151.12, businesses well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities would be those with expertise in providing reliable transportation solutions across different localities. While the suitability criteria specify neither SME nor VCSE preference, companies that can successfully manage and fulfil contracts of this nature have the potential to enhance their market presence. The successful bidder for this contract is Nice Travel Solutions Limited, and similar suppliers with experience and the capacity to provide high-quality services could benefit from engaging in such procurement processes initiated by Suffolk County 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. Stowmarket to Elveden C of E Primary Academy, Elveden. 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 09:00 Friday 20th February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 19th February 2026 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/bb3a8bd6-d5d9-4785-959e-a90d89a45263 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,151 |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3a8bd6-d5d9-4785-959e-a90d89a45263

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3a8bd6-d5d9-4785-959e-a90d89a45263
  20th 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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