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QNT069 09:00 2026-04-10 Barrow, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

This recent procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has reached the award stage as of 10th April 2026. The tender titled "QNT069 09:00 2026-04-10 Barrow, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Newmarket, Suffolk" falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and was conducted in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement method details were unspecified, and the contract period is scheduled from 14th April 2026 to 31st July 2030. Key dates included the submission deadline on 10th April 2026, and the contract, valued at £126,635, has been awarded to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport within the UK. However, the procurement opportunity may not be specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated in the suitability requirements. Businesses that have experience in similar transport services and can provide reliable and timely services across Suffolk and neighbouring areas would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with large-scale procurement processes like this one can enhance visibility and business growth in the logistics and passenger transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT069 09:00 2026-04-10 Barrow, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, 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. QNT069 09:00 2026-04-10 Barrow, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, 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 2026-04-10. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-04-09 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/c0f8da30-be8e-40dd-a660-166e83334d9e
Current Stage
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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
£126,635 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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