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QBE025 09:00 2026-02-19 Stowmarket, Suffolk to West Suffolk College (Minden House), Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage, focusing on transport services from Stowmarket, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The procurement, which follows a dynamic purchasing system, is classified under transport services and includes delivery across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The award was published on 19th February 2026, marking the completion of the tender process, with Zanyar Ali Taxis named as the successful supplier. The contract period starts from 25th February 2026 and extends till 31st July 2027.

With the contract awarded to Zanyar Ali Taxis, this tender provides significant opportunities for transport service providers to engage in government contracts that enhance their business presence and operations in Suffolk and surrounding areas. The process is suited for established transport businesses capable of handling dynamic purchasing systems and delivering consistent service across the United Kingdom and beyond. For businesses looking to expand into public sector services, this sector presents a viable opportunity to broaden their service offerings and gain credibility through government-backed initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE025 09:00 2026-02-19 Stowmarket, Suffolk to West Suffolk College (Minden House), Bury St Edmunds, 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. QBE025 09:00 2026-02-19 Stowmarket, Suffolk to West Suffolk College (Minden House), Bury St Edmunds, 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 09:00 2026-02-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba290c2e-bc58-442c-b29b-461fe772dd8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05cb6b5-9c09-4b04-82ac-67fb8fd971f1
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
£22,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

ZANYAR ALI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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