QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater) - AWARD
Suffolk County Council Passenger TransportEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
11 June 2026
Published
11 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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. QOC891 0900 2026-06-11 Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead (4 seater).
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 2026-06-11.
Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.
AI Analysis
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Suffolk County Council is running a mini competition to find a passenger transport provider for a school route from Ipswich to Teaseldown School in Halstead. The service requires a 4-seater vehicle and is being procured through an existing Dynamic Purchasing System (a pre-agreed framework of approved suppliers).
Requirements
- Must be registered on the Dynamic Purchasing System for 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services' (OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685)
- Must be able to provide a 4-seater vehicle
- Must meet all terms and conditions of the parent Dynamic Purchasing System framework
- All submissions must be returned by 0900 on 11 June 2026 — no late submissions accepted
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide passenger transport service for school route: Ipswich to Teaseldown School, Halstead
- Operate a 4-seater vehicle for this route
- Deliver service in compliance with the Dynamic Purchasing System framework agreement
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'mini competition' — it's a competitive tender run *within* an existing framework of pre-approved suppliers. If you're not already on the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport, you cannot bid. Check the OJEU reference (2018/S 031-067685) to see if you're listed.
- 2The full tender documents are on the council's website under 'Tenders / My Tenders' — you must log in and click 'View Details' for reference QOC891 0900. The brief description here won't tell you everything (vehicle spec, route times, payment terms, insurance requirements, etc.).
- 3Two hard deadlines: 0900 on 10 June 2026 to ask questions, and 0900 on 11 June 2026 to submit. No extensions — plan to submit the day before.
- 4This is a school transport contract, so expect safeguarding checks, enhanced DBS clearance requirements, and possibly vehicle safety/maintenance standards to be specified in the full documents.
- 5The contract value and duration aren't stated in this notice — check the full tender pack for financial terms and contract length.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Only bid if you're already approved on the Dynamic Purchasing System framework — joining takes time and you won't make this deadline. For future contracts, check if you're eligible to join that DPS.
- School transport often requires enhanced DBS checks, a clean driving record, and proof of appropriate insurance (passenger liability). Get these documents ready before you start your bid.
- This is a small contract (4-seater, single school route), so it may be ideal for a local operator or sole trader with one or two vehicles — don't assume you need to be a large firm.
Award Details
Nice Travel Solutions Limited
£50,874
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
UNITY TRAVEL ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 6 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£520,266
total awarded
- 2
Hawk Express Cabs Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 31 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£230,578
total awarded
- 3
Nice Travel Solutions Limited
5 contracts wonlatest 7 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£537,700
total awarded
- 4
GROUND TRAVEL -IPSWICH LTD
5 contracts wonlatest 29 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2031£445,112
total awarded
- 5
All Day Cars
4 contracts wonlatest 7 Aug 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£412,110
total awarded
UNITY TRAVEL ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Buyer Profile
Suffolk County Council Passenger TransportKey Dates
Published
11 June 2026
Submission deadline
11 June 2026
Renewal expected60% confident
July 2028
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (25 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jul 2028).
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