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title: "2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE394 Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE394 Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f0a1b7-bb03-41ac-a294-268e855af5b0

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from the Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary in Blackthorpe. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, identified by CPV code 60000000. The contract, which was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st July 2028, for a total value of GBP 93,715.79. The procurement stage of this process is Award, with all submissions having been due by 09:00 on 26th May 2026. The opportunity aimed at providing these transport services was part of a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, highlighting a method tailored to ensuring competitive fairness and efficiency.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in passenger logistics within educational routes. Companies similar to Nice Travel Solutions Limited, with capabilities in managing efficient transport operations and a local understanding of the Ipswich area, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Engagement in future opportunities like these can bolster local transport service providers' portfolios, paving the way for expanded service offerings and increased operational scale within the public sector. While the procurement process doesn't specify its suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, stakeholders in similar positions should consider these tenders as strategic avenues for expansion.

## 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. Kesgrave and IP3 area of Ipswich to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 22nd May 2026 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/57cb2cc2-c335-4d0f-8510-5795a32efc47 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,715 |
| 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

- 26 May 2026 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cb2cc2-c335-4d0f-8510-5795a32efc47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cb2cc2-c335-4d0f-8510-5795a32efc47
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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