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title: "QSC223 09:00 2026-05-28 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QSC223 09:00 2026-05-28 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac41c3ca-fe43-4963-a836-6a090eab03e3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process under a mini competition for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically titled "QSC223 09:00 2026-05-28 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk." This procurement, under the Dynamic Purchasing System with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, falls within the services category focused on transport excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award stage as of 29th May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2030. The services are set to operate across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for companies within the transport services industry, specifically those that can operate comprehensive routes across the designated localities. Given the project’s timeline and scope, businesses adept in managing long-term service contracts and providing reliable transit solutions will find this an apt opportunity for growth. However, the call specifically excluded suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preference for established vendors like Nice Travel Solutions Limited, which has been awarded the contract. Such an opportunity can serve as a cornerstone for enhancing portfolios and securing involvement in pivotal community transport initiatives in Suffolk and surrounding areas.

## 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. QSC223 09:00 2026-05-28 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, 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 2026-05-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-27 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/7b6ce206-b82d-4f72-bf64-f087cd7a07c0 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,095 |
| 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

- 29 May 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ce206-b82d-4f72-bf64-f087cd7a07c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ce206-b82d-4f72-bf64-f087cd7a07c0
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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