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QOC900 09:00 2026-07-22 Exning to Cambridge Regional College, Milton, Cambs - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, aims to award a contract for passenger transport services from Exning to Cambridge Regional College, Milton, Cambs. The industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Cambridge and Huntingdon Airport Travel Service. This service covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The award notice was published on 22 July 2026, with the contract period set from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in passenger logistics within educational routes. Although the procurement is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with established capabilities in providing reliable and efficient passenger transport services would find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £50,144.8, underscores the demand for quality and professionalism between Suffolk and Cambridge, offering strategic growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within public sector transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC900 09:00 2026-07-22 Exning to Cambridge Regional College, Milton, Cambs - 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. QOC900 09:00 2026-07-22 Exning to Cambridge Regional College, Milton, Cambs 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 2026-07-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17fdca3e-c821-4035-ba54-1041d4fb9f8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85db567a-5376-4b8f-987b-6d40343b2daf
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
£50,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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

CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTINGDON AIRPORT TRAVEL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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