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QOC857 2026-01-15 (0900) Mildenhall to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 Jan 2026 at 18:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, pertains to the provision of passenger transport services under the project titled "QOC857 2026-01-15 (0900) Mildenhall to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD." This procurement falls under the transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60000000. The project is located in the United Kingdom and the surrounding territories. The tender stage has been completed, as marked by the award date of 15th January 2026. The contract commences on 19th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2031. The competitive process was part of a dynamic purchasing system specifically for passenger transport services, and the deadline for submissions was 15th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity within the transport services sector. It is particularly suited for companies capable of providing reliable passenger transport solutions such as mini-competitions for four-seated vehicle services. Although Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport does not specifically highlight SMEs or VCSEs for this procurement, experienced transport providers like the successful supplier, Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, which was awarded a contract valued at approximately £123,983, stand a good chance. This contract offers a stable commitment over several years, which could assist businesses in achieving sustained growth and developing long-term relationships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC857 2026-01-15 (0900) Mildenhall to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle) - 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. QOC857 2026-01-15 (0900) Mildenhall to Holme Court School, Cambridge (4 seated vehicle) 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 on 15/01/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 14/01/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2732ee68-1404-4421-8f2b-3a4c0d33c847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b19dec-bb3a-49b4-964c-078a6516a9d4
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
£123,982 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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