Award

QNT063 09:00 2025-07-28 Haverhill, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 06:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for a transport service, connecting Haverhill, Suffolk, to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy in Newmarket, Suffolk. The procurement process, identified as a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (CPV Code: 60000000), has progressed to the award stage, with an active contract period from 2nd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. This contract was valued at £50,920 and announced on 29th July 2025. The Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, was responsible for this procurement, which invited tenders until 28th July 2025, after a clarification query deadline on 24th July 2025.

This award presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport sector eager to supply regional transport services. Although it does not specifically favour small or voluntary community sector enterprises, businesses like Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, which was awarded this contract, can benefit and build a reputable portfolio within public sector transportation networks. Organisations with the capability to deliver consistent and reliable transport services across Suffolk and engage effectively in competitive tender processes are well-suited to similar opportunities, fostering growth within the contracted duration and potentially enhancing their regional market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT063 09:00 2025-07-28 Haverhill, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, 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. QNT063 09:00 2025-07-28 Haverhill, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, 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 2025-07-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b36c12f-2fe6-49df-8746-0ec73aec91c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70fd1ad7-638f-48ff-8a3d-cd98b2a6dd6b
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
£50,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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