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title: "QIP062 0900 2026-02-17 Hadleigh to Piper's Vale Primary School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP062 0900 2026-02-17 Hadleigh to Piper's Vale Primary School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9490fb73-4d62-4ad3-8fa5-e6da4c15538c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle and a PA for transportation from Hadleigh to Piper's Vale Primary School in Ipswich. The industry category for this contract is transport services, excluding waste transport. This contract has passed beyond the award stage, with formal completion of the tender by 17th February 2026, and the subsequent award notice published on 18th February 2026. The services are set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will continue until 31st July 2028. Suffolk County Council initiated this tender process using a Dynamic Purchasing System without explicit specification of the procurement method details.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which have secured the contract. Companies in passenger transport services can leverage such contracts to substantiate their market presence and expand service offerings. While the procurement is not specifically tailored towards SMEs or VCSE organisations, those with capabilities in providing quality transport services could find prospects in this type of contract. Successful bidders can expect a substantial revenue stream across the two-year contract period, totalling £73,087.11 GBP, with potential for further collaboration with local authorities beyond the immediate scope.

## 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. QIP062 0900 2026-02-17 Hadleigh to Piper's Vale Primary School, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a 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 2026-02-17 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-16 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/40ed9403-6fa7-4383-852b-7c9dd556d1b1 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £73,087 |
| 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

- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ed9403-6fa7-4383-852b-7c9dd556d1b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ed9403-6fa7-4383-852b-7c9dd556d1b1
  18th 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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