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title: "QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7195e52-e7bb-4ae0-8169-53a3cc853a12

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, concerns the award for transport services in the Felixstowe area, inclusive of Ipswich. Classified under the transport services category, this entails a mini-competition on a Dynamic Purchasing System using the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract began on 25 March 2026 and concludes on 31 July 2026. The tender was awarded to Nice Travel Solutions Limited with an active status, and the award value stands at £5,812.10. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender process that closed on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport, particularly those capable of providing a vehicle with a passenger assistant in the specified regions. Although the suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in logistical support and adherence to dynamic purchasing requirements will find this contract beneficial for expanding operational reach in the transport sector. With Suffolk County Council's engagement, businesses can leverage opportunities to enhance service delivery within diverse geographical scopes, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

## 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. QIP536 2026-03-24 (0900) Felixstowe to Include Ipswich (4 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 on 24/03/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 23/03/2026 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/8848a52d-857f-434d-b0c5-d13ec9a91322 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,812 |
| 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8848a52d-857f-434d-b0c5-d13ec9a91322

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8848a52d-857f-434d-b0c5-d13ec9a91322
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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