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QOC592 0900 2026-07-17 Red Lodge - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Jul 2026 at 06:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has resulted in an award by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for a contract titled "QOC592 0900 2026-07-17 Red Lodge - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD". This pertains to the transport services industry, specifically requiring a four-seated vehicle and personal assistant, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the decision published on 22nd July 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st July 2031. The procurement method details were not specified, as it was part of a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System aligned with EU procurement directives.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in the transport services industry. Particularly, it offers a stable five-year contract that would be ideal for suppliers with experience in passenger transport services for educational institutions. As the winning supplier, Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd highlights the type of business well-suited for this tender, emphasising capabilities in providing reliable transport solutions in the designated areas, including Red Lodge to Quidenham, Norfolk. Businesses that are efficient, compliance-conscious, and possess the requisite fleet capabilities will likely find this tender significant for both revenue and service portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC592 0900 2026-07-17 Red Lodge - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QOC592 0900 2026-07-17 Red Lodge - Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 0900 2026-07-17. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cbee44c-6c3e-4ba1-be65-9ff56d36fb48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afe5db7-fabd-4321-a3ca-157640cf0d9e
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
£227,515 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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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