Award

2026-04-08 09:00 - QOC563 IP3 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 09:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract under the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering the transport from the IP3 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. This contract falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, with the contract period starting on 13th April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2032. The procurement process, which included a dynamic purchasing system and a mini-competition, was completed with the award stage being realised on the 10th April 2026. The contract carries a value of £263,100.60 and was awarded to Zanyar Ali Taxis, based in Ipswich. Suffolk County Council managed this procurement process and can be contacted at their Russell Road office, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services sector, with the long-term contract providing financial stability and the potential for expansion in service capacity over the six-year period. Businesses that specialise in passenger transport and have the capability to operate regularly in Suffolk and Norfolk are well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities. Particularly, enterprises flexible in logistics and service scope, including small and medium-sized enterprises not restricted by the suitability criteria of this tender, can effectively vie for forthcoming contracts. Engaging with dynamic purchasing systems could be beneficial for these businesses to gain a foothold in public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-04-08 09:00 - QOC563 IP3 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. - AWARD

Notice Description

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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Wednesday 8th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 7th April 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0252ee03-8157-4796-91d4-c077965588d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afb9d46-00d8-447f-993f-b2a2396990a0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZANYAR ALI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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