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title: "QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-930f3310-b0b4-479c-8499-c6a562f7ac5b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves a completed tender titled "QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" in the category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This dynamic purchasing system aims to supply passenger transport services, with the location specified as Ipswich, in the United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified, and the process reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with the contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The value of the awarded contract is £101,080, and the tender's classified industry category is identified under CPV code 60000000, covering a wide delivery range including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities for companies experienced in the transport services sector, particularly those that can provide a 4-seated vehicle for school transport purposes. Due to its broad geographical delivery requirements, businesses with a presence in the specified locations would be well-suited to compete. It creates significant growth potential for suppliers specialising in passenger transport, facilitating extended service coverage from early September 2026 till July 2031, aligning with public sector needs for reliable and efficient transport solutions. The contract was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, thus it presents a strategic entry point for similar companies looking to expand their service offerings within the realm of public transport needs managed 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. QIP459 0900 2026-08-05 Great Cornard - Castle hill school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-04 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/fa63b33c-ed57-4102-bf6e-d2c2d091fb28 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,080 |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa63b33c-ed57-4102-bf6e-d2c2d091fb28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa63b33c-ed57-4102-bf6e-d2c2d091fb28
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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