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QOC934 09:00 2026-08-21 Moulton to The Centre School, Cottenham, Cambs - 4-seater vehicle and a Passenger Assistant required - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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24 Aug 2026 at 07:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a school journey from Moulton to The Centre School in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. The requirement was for a four-seater vehicle and a passenger assistant, indicating a dedicated, small-capacity transport service for a pupil or pupils travelling to and from school. The buying organisation is based in Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. The service falls within the broad category of transport services, under CPV 60000000. The delivery information identifies Moulton, The Centre School in Cottenham and the wider United Kingdom in connection with the requirement. This is a transport operation rather than a vehicle supply contract: relevant suppliers would need to provide the vehicle, transport service and passenger-assistance support as a combined service.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 21 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 18 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 24 August 2026 to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd for £175,740.50 including the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract period runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The council reserved the right to extend the contract until 31 July 2031. The procurement was for services and is recorded as complete. The requirement was assessed through the DPS mini-competition route, with the detailed award basis set out in the competition documents.

For a supplier considering future requirements from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, this award demonstrates demand for managed school transport using a small vehicle and passenger-assistance provision. A credible competitor would need access to a suitable four-seater vehicle, reliable drivers and trained passenger assistants able to support school journeys involving children or vulnerable passengers. Operational capability should include dependable route planning between locations in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, punctual delivery to a named school, safeguarding awareness and the capacity to maintain consistent service over a multi-year arrangement. Experience of passenger transport and the ability to meet the operating requirements of the council’s Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System would be relevant. Smaller specialist operators may need to evidence robust day-to-day coverage, contingency arrangements and safe, professional customer service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC934 09:00 2026-08-21 Moulton to The Centre School, Cottenham, Cambs - 4-seater vehicle and a Passenger Assistant 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 031-067685. QOC934 09:00 2026-08-21 Moulton to The Centre School, Cottenham, Cambs - 4-seater vehicle and a Passenger Assistant 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 09:00 2026-08-21 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-08-18 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2031-07-31

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fef31986-d682-4f11-bb27-cb53e69b8acf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc89341e-b393-455a-9273-5538a0f874b9
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
£175,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20264 days ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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