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title: "QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD"
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# QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f119b4a8-3f22-4be8-aa61-32fd453306e2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle)". This procurement falls under the category of transport services and specifically involves Passenger Transport Services, a notable entry in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The project concerns a contract for transporting passengers in a 4-seated vehicle from Onehouse to Aurora Eccles School in Norfolk. Important deadlines included a submission deadline on 17 February 2026 and a clarification question deadline on 16 February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2027, with the award being published on 18 February 2026. Suffolk County Council acted as the buyer, with Nice Travel Solutions Limited designated as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those specialising in passenger transport. Given its nature, businesses equipped with suitable vehicle fleets and logistical capabilities stand to benefit. The contract, valued at £42,765.58, is an attractive prospect for businesses experienced in serving educational institutions or those based in and around Norfolk or Suffolk. While the procurement method details are not specified, involvement in dynamic purchasing systems like this can help businesses expand their client base and forge long-term relationships with government authorities such as Suffolk County Council. This contract may present opportunities for businesses not categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging larger transport operators to engage.

## 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. QOC551 2026-02-17 (0900) Onehouse - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) 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 17/02/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 16/02/2026 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/1948613c-0fef-4d44-9feb-873ca2e6b3f1 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,765 |
| 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

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948613c-0fef-4d44-9feb-873ca2e6b3f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948613c-0fef-4d44-9feb-873ca2e6b3f1
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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