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QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the "supply of Passenger Transport Services", with reference OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This contract pertains to transporting passengers from Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire and falls under the service category coded as CPV 60000000—Transport services, excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 9th February 2026. The key timeline includes the tender deadline at 9:00 on the same day, with the contract period running from 11th February 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method details remain unspecified, but the opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential, predominantly for transport service providers capable of operating efficiently along the specified route between Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The awarded value amounts to £50,106.80, which is directed to Newtax Ltd, a company located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Such contracts are particularly suitable for established passenger transport companies looking to expand their regional service offerings. Given the advanced planning and fixed timelines, businesses with structured operational capabilities and flexibility in scheduling would find this opportunity particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire - 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. QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire 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 2026-02-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b373e55-a9d7-4993-962b-2c56a4c766c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c04627-d208-4533-a1e3-1cc3c3b35fb9
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
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
£50,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 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

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

NEWTAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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