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title: "QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female PA required) - AWARD"
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# QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e53b0add-fe47-4a38-8c36-304860c00ee2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a transport services contract titled "QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female PA required) - AWARD." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, focusing on passenger transport. The process involved a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender service commences on 1st September 2026 and continues until 31st July 2029, covering services between Suffolk and Essex in the UK. The contract was awarded on the 22nd of June 2026 to Nice Travel Solutions Limited for a value of £111,891. The tender details stressed the importance of meeting submission deadlines on 22nd June 2026, with clarification questions needed by 19th June 2026. This procurement process used an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Businesses with expertise in the logistics and operations of regional and long-distance travel services will find this contract particularly beneficial. Although this contract's structure may not cater directly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, it allows larger entities, such as those with effective resource management and compliance with specific passenger transport requirements, to capitalize on long-term regional transport provisions within the UK market, enhancing business portfolios and market presence.

## 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. QOC607 0900 2026-06-22 Ipswich, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex (8-seater taxi - female 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 2026-06-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-19 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/97eac13e-c569-4aec-890c-e3709ffedaed |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,891 |
| 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eac13e-c569-4aec-890c-e3709ffedaed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97eac13e-c569-4aec-890c-e3709ffedaed
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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