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QIP926 0900 2026-04-15 Red Lodge - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services involving a four-seated individual vehicle and a PA, with a focus on the Centre Academy East Anglia, Brettenham. The procurement falls under the transport services category and adheres to the Dynamic Purchasing System. Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, initiated the tender process which reached the award stage on 20th April 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 21st April 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement journey involved a tight schedule with deadlines for submissions and clarification questions on 14th and 15th April 2026 respectively.

This tender, valued at £100,073, creates substantial opportunities for companies in the transport sector, particularly those focusing on specialised passenger transport services. The contract has been awarded to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, offering them steady business within the public sector. Other businesses in the vehicle hire or transport management services industry should consider similar opportunities with Suffolk County Council, especially if they can meet the specific requirements and offer competitive rates within the dynamic purchasing framework. While not specifically suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the tender opens avenues for established transport companies to expand their reach and clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP926 0900 2026-04-15 Red Lodge - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QIP926 0900 2026-04-15 Red Lodge - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated individual vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-04-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-14 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/08d53710-8f2a-483b-a248-04a727031f53
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
£100,073 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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