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QNT068 09:00 2026-03-19 Haverhill & Gt Bradley, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport as the buying organisation, concerning the provision of transport services categorised under Transport services (excluding waste transport). The tender, designated as QNT068, requires transport services from Haverhill & Gt Bradley, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy. This procurement has successfully progressed to the Award stage, with the award decision published on 20th March 2026. The deadline for submission was notably tight at 09:00 on 19th March 2026, with services commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2027. The contract value amounts to £36,176, awarded to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, focusing on service delivery within the United Kingdom and other specified regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies operating in the passenger transport sector to expand their business reach, specifically offering services in educational settings like school transport. Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, the successful supplier, showcases the potential for growth within this industry for businesses specialising in reliable and efficient transport solutions. Although the procurement method details were not specified, entities with expertise in transport services for educational facilities and the capacity to operate across various geographical locations including Suffolk and surrounding areas, would find this contract beneficial for fostering business growth and establishing a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QNT068 09:00 2026-03-19 Haverhill & Gt Bradley, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy - 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. QNT068 09:00 2026-03-19 Haverhill & Gt Bradley, Suffolk to Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy 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 2026-03-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-03-18 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/fc54eb67-ce26-49bf-8e14-f3c9e4ecc9d7
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
£36,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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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

ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS

Further Information

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