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QBE013 0900 2026-05-28 Newmarket to Green Light Trust to Green Light Trust, Lawshall (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 May 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to Dash Travel UK Ltd as part of their dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. The tender, titled "Newmarket to Green Light Trust, Lawshall," falls under the transport services category and involves the use of a four-seated vehicle. The contract will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026, covering delivery locations in the United Kingdom and potentially extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and further afield. As of the award date on 28th May 2026, the procurement process is complete, with the value of the awarded contract being £581 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicle services. Suitable candidates for similar future tenders may include SMEs and established transport companies looking to expand their reach in the public sector. By partnering with a local authority like Suffolk County Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility within this essential services market. Despite the suitability criteria not specifically highlighting SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises for this contract, similar opportunities in this procurement system could support growth and diversification for a wide range of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE013 0900 2026-05-28 Newmarket to Green Light Trust to Green Light Trust, Lawshall (4-seated vehicle 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 031-06768 QBE013 0900 2026-05-28 Newmarket to Green Light Trust to Green Light Trust, Lawshall (4-seated vehicle 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 2026-05-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d226bb85-0a2d-414e-ac91-5dfbaa05fd45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4620ef5-ac98-49e7-8055-59b1dc270307
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
£581 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

DASH TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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