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title: "QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b39df1b5-50b4-46f4-8e56-baf33416d18b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for the provision of passenger transport services in Ipswich. The contract, identified as QIP015, involves transport to Castle Hill Infant School and requires a four-seated vehicle and a passenger assistant. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' with classification code CPV 60000000. The award stage of the process was completed on 29 May 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026, lasting until 16 July 2026. The primary location for the contract's execution is Ipswich, United Kingdom, with a procurement process characterised by a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for transport services within the Ipswich area. Although this particular contract was not targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses equipped with a fleet of suitable vehicles and staff experienced in educational transport services stand to benefit significantly. Participation in such Dynamic Purchasing Systems offers potential growth avenues by building relationships with local authorities and expanding service offerings to educational institutions.

## 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. QIP015 0900 2026-05-29 Ipswich - Castle hill infant 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 2026-05-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-28 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/3ee259a9-f021-4606-84ba-9d0bc11b6caa |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,967 |
| 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 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee259a9-f021-4606-84ba-9d0bc11b6caa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee259a9-f021-4606-84ba-9d0bc11b6caa
  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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