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QOC902 09:00 2026-07-28 Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambs to Red Lodge - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process titled "QOC902 09:00 2026-07-28 Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambs to Red Lodge - AWARD," under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), classification code 60000000. The contracting process focused on securing passenger transport services, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 30th July 2026. The contract will run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2027 and covers locations primarily within the United Kingdom, as well as potential international regions noted in the delivery addresses. This award was achieved through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, indicating a specialised procurement method aimed at ensuring competitive tendering and service suitability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services. The successful tender was awarded to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, demonstrating the potential for growth and partnership with public sector bodies such as Suffolk County Council. Business entities with robust operations in the transport sector and capability in managing dynamic service routes would find such opportunities particularly advantageous. The process highlights a comprehensive procurement method that could serve as a model for companies looking to expand their service offerings and geographical outreach, especially those able to engage in strategic procurement practices via Dynamic Purchasing Systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC902 09:00 2026-07-28 Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambs to Red Lodge - 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. QOC902 09:00 2026-07-28 Selwyn Hall School, Foxton, Cambs to Red Lodge 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 2026-07-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b544ef3-6999-4983-a063-38d295deb2d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4fb279-d4cf-4fab-82c2-875650134894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£30,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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