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title: "SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. - AWARD"
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# SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e1e4a5-5120-493d-bceb-588ae647e6c9

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services, excluding waste transport. The contracting process initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. The procurement involved a mini-competition against an existing Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The contract award was finalised on 29th January 2026, with the service implementation period scheduled from 2nd February 2026 to 24th July 2028. The opportunity does not have particular suitability preferences for SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, especially those capable of serving the UK, its territories, and certain international locations, would find this tender advantageous. The selected supplier, Nice Travel Solutions Limited, illustrates the potential for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive transport solutions to benefit from future similar contracts. Engaging in these competitive tenders can help businesses expand their service portfolios, showcase their capabilities, and gain reputability in the public sector market.

## 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. SB426 2026-01-29. Thorpe Morieux to Stowmarket High School. 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 THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2026 AT 15.00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea82f7-c034-4b57-9b2f-789e66d83202 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 24 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,981 |
| 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

- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea82f7-c034-4b57-9b2f-789e66d83202

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea82f7-c034-4b57-9b2f-789e66d83202
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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