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QNT019 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill to Polaris @ Newmarket Academy, Newmarket - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QNT019 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill to Polaris @ Newmarket Academy, Newmarket - AWARD" was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The focus of this procurement is within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, under CPV classification 60000000. The contract location is Newmarket, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage has reached completion as it has been awarded. The tender process was part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with a contract period set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2030. The tender had a submission deadline of 3rd August 2026, with clarifications required by 27th July 2026. The procurement process did not specify additional details for the procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations within the Suffolk region. The awarded contract, valued at £68,400, was won by Newtax Ltd, indicating the viability for established transport service providers to engage in similar public procurement opportunities. Businesses with experience in providing transport services to educational institutions or those adept in logistics and route management are particularly well-suited for such contracts. While the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs was not explicitly targeted in this tender, participation in future procurement processes can yield potential growth and market reputation benefits for companies within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT019 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill to Polaris @ Newmarket Academy, Newmarket - 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. QNT019 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill to Polaris @ Newmarket Academy, Newmarket 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 2026-08-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07 27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06863ca5-40a9-430a-a428-94959d162c41
Current Stage
Award
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
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NEWTAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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