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QNT057 09:00 2026-01-14 Stanton & Ixworth, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded its award stage. The project, titled "QNT057 09:00 2026-01-14 Stanton & Ixworth, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk," falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport. The tender was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System concerning Passenger Transport Services, with the contract period set from 19 January 2026 to 31 July 2027. Although the procurement method is not specified, it involved a mini competition among prequalified suppliers. Initial submissions were due by 09:00 on 14 January 2026, with clarification questions addressed by 09:00 on 13 January 2026. The procurement covers a broad geographical scope, including locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents growth opportunities for transport service providers, especially those capable of delivering reliable passenger transport solutions. Businesses experienced in managing local and international transport logistics may find this contract advantageous. As Suffolk County Council seeks tailored transport services, suppliers like a-z private hire services ltd, who have successfully secured this contract, demonstrate how collaboration with local government bodies can enhance business portfolios and strengthen market presence. Companies with robust customer service and logistical expertise are well-positioned to compete in such public sector contracts, benefiting from both the financial return and the prestige associated with governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT057 09:00 2026-01-14 Stanton & Ixworth, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - 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. QNT057 09:00 2026-01-14 Stanton & Ixworth, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk 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 2026-01-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eaec964-0d99-43e5-a268-a1ac72dd23ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1158e195-f5a9-47e1-908a-b255e252078f
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
£72,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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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

A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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