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title: "QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female PA required) - AWARD"
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# QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fdcaf2c-fd75-453c-9b7f-a45eb673ecb2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for providing passenger transport services, as per the Dynamic Purchasing System, for the route from Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market. This award notice, under CPV classification 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', was finalised on 27th July 2026. The procurement method wasn't specified and although the process started on 1st July 2026, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st July 2030. It was issued for a 4-seater transport requirement with a female PA, targeting various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, involving a financial commitment of £135,508 to the awarded supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in passenger services within specified localities. Companies like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which emerged successful in this process, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio, expand into similarly structured opportunities, and possibly deliver bespoke transport solutions. Businesses that are capable of meeting specific client requirements, such as providing specialised personnel, will find such tenders advantageous for strategic growth. Potential entrants into this market should focus on aligning with local government procurement standards to maximise their success rates in future tenders of this nature.

## 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. QOC019 0900 2026-07-01 Kesgrave and Bentley to Market Field School, Elmstead Market (4-seater, female PA required). 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-25 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/90fc419e-d541-42c7-8899-e3f9886aae37 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,508 |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90fc419e-d541-42c7-8899-e3f9886aae37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90fc419e-d541-42c7-8899-e3f9886aae37
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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