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title: "QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6f93dd7-50f5-4d88-9a47-b1dadfbd3af6

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a tendering process concerning the provision of passenger transport services within the Suffolk area, specifically from Ipswich & Stowmarket to Mendlesham Primary School's Mulberry Unit. This contract aims to ensure efficient transport services under the classification 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' for a period starting from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2029. Among key dates, submissions were required by 5th August 2025, with no late submissions allowed, and queries were accepted until 30th July 2025. The procurement method was unspecified, and Suffolk County Council led the initiative, engaging Nice Travel Solutions Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale passenger transport operations. Companies specialising in logistics and transport within the region can consider similar opportunities to expand their service offerings, capitalise on long-term contracts, and establish their presence within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the tender excluded specific suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a preference for more established companies. Nonetheless, businesses with the necessary infrastructure and expertise should explore potential engagements in future tenders from Suffolk County Council and similar organisations.

## 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. QSB268 09:00 2025-08-05 Ipswich & Stowmarket, Suffolk to Mendlesham Primary School, The Mulberry Unit, Stowmarket, Suffolk 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 2025-08-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-30 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/dcda1637-2623-4ff2-8199-f2179e5fa5b3 |
| 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 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,976 |
| 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 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda1637-2623-4ff2-8199-f2179e5fa5b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda1637-2623-4ff2-8199-f2179e5fa5b3
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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