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QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 May 2026 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the tender titled "QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement, which involved a mini competition through the existing Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with the award being completed and published on 6th May 2026. The contract period will commence on 11th May 2026 and extend until 31st July 2029. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the initiative does not aim at SMEs or VCSEs. The primary geographical focus is the United Kingdom, with address locations potentially extending to wider regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport, particularly those experienced in executing contracts within educational transport services. Companies similar to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, the successful supplier, are well-suited to these demands. The substantial contract value of £72,804.20 underlines the business potential inherent in securing large-scale public transport projects. Firms with robust logistical capabilities and a keen focus on compliance with procurement processes stand to benefit greatly, enhancing their credentials and creating further prospects for expanding their service offerings within and beyond regional boundaries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, 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. QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, 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 2026-05-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb6b60bf-ef63-4189-802e-65b4d1c739ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ede4b8-2b18-4f69-8ab0-696b4609caed
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
£72,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 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
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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