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QNT051 09:00 2026-05-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 May 2026 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QNT051 09:00 2026-05-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD". This tender falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category. The contracting process reached the award stage on 7th May 2026, with Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement relates to services starting on 11th May 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2030. The process was initially initiated as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with the deadline for submissions having been on 7th May 2026. This contract is set to operate within and around Suffolk, UK, addressing transport needs efficiently over the next four years.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport solutions. With a substantial contract value of £151,540.2, businesses in this sector can secure stable, long-term revenue. While the procurement was not specifically labelled as suitable for small or voluntary, community and social enterprises, transport companies with the capacity to deliver consistent, reliable service would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Moreover, it highlights the potential for businesses to engage in public sector contracts that could strengthen their portfolios and expand their operational reach within the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT051 09:00 2026-05-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, 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. QNT051 09:00 2026-05-07 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, 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 09:00m 2026-05-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-05 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/77b70ca4-bca8-4046-8de3-385d82d2d20e
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
£151,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 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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