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QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, with focus on routes from Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education in Ely, Cambs. The procurement relates to the transport services industry (CPV: 60000000) and was managed through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, as referenced in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2026 with an effective start date of 1st September 2026, and it will run until 31st July 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £169,100 awarded to Kemal Ipek T/A Smart Travel, based in Suffolk. Key locations associated with this tender include Suffolk and Ely, and the services are applicable beyond just these listed areas.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in efficient and reliable transport services looking to expand their operations within the UK, specifically in the educational transport sector. Companies that have the capability to provide regularly scheduled services over multiple years will find this contract beneficial for sustainable growth. Although not explicitly targeted at small or voluntary service enterprises (SME or VCSE), this tender represents significant long-term revenue potential for established businesses with proven track records in the industry. With the contract holding the possibility of extension, it offers a platform for building a lasting relationship with Suffolk County Council and potentially expanding services across a wider geographic area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs - 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. QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs 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 2026-08-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353718-aceb-4af1-b676-4da98f70b8ee
Current Stage
Award
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
£169,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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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

KEMAL IPEK T/A SMART TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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