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2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council involved a contract for passenger transport services from Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk. Categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport), this contract was part of a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement method was selective and utilised a call-off from an established system. The tender period closed on 30th March 2026, with the awarded contract running from 14th April 2026 to 31st July 2029. The entire process was managed from Suffolk County Council's headquarters located on Russell Road, Ipswich, and was last updated on 20th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies operating in the transportation industry, particularly those capable of providing passenger services continuously over multiple years. It suits businesses that can engage in competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System. While the tender doesn't specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport firms or those with experience in similar governmental contracts would find it advantageous. Companies like Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd and Jueb ali t/a St Edmunds Cars have been identified as suppliers, highlighting the potential scope for comparable businesses to engage in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - 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. Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk. 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 Monday 30th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e52590-b3bd-4537-9f8e-d00b8d0f64c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£99,963 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
2
Supplier Names

JUEB ALI T/A ST EDMUNDS CARS

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

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