Award

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE395 Newmarket to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 May 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport titled "QBE395 Newmarket to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD" has reached the Award stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement was part of a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with a procurement method that was not specified. Key dates included a submission deadline of 9:00 on 26th May 2026, with the contract being awarded to Newtax Ltd on 27th May 2026. The contract period is set from 2nd June 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger transport within the United Kingdom and surrounding isles. With a contract valued at GBP 2006.4, businesses capable of delivering reliable transport services within the tight contract timeframe will be well-suited to compete. Though the procurement method specifics were not disclosed, engaging with such local authority contracts can strongly position companies like Newtax Ltd within public sector service provision. This process illustrates a significant opportunity for regional transport businesses looking to expand their profile in government contracts.

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Notice Title

2026-05-26 09:00 - QBE395 Newmarket to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - 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. Newmarket to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 22nd May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d393c779-9096-4f90-936b-96e94c7cb492
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d6de9f-8cb6-42e2-94c0-d6043e61f452
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
£2,006 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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

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

NEWTAX

Further Information

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