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title: "2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e4e3fbd-c06f-40c9-bf62-42ed6c309a71

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QOC697 Newmarket & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford" as part of a mini competition under the 'Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services'. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, involves the route between Newmarket, Red Lodge, and Thetford. The procurement method is unspecified, and the process is in the award stage, as the contract was awarded on 13th August 2025. The contract period starts on 4th September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. Business parties were required to submit their responses by 9:00 AM on 11th August 2025, with clarification questions due by 3:00 PM on 4th August 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £310,080, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. This tender is particularly relevant for larger companies, as there is no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs noted. The procurement invites bids from companies with the capability to deliver reliable transport services across varied regions. As Suffolk County Council aims to ensure efficient transport operations between the specified locations, businesses with expertise in regional service provision and capacity to handle extended contract periods are well-suited to excel in similar opportunities. This contract underscores the demand for transportation services within the public sector, encouraging companies to expand their offerings and increase market presence.

## Notice

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 & Red Lodge to The Damara School, Thetford. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a826916-d33f-44d5-afe2-311c63bcc7a1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,080 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENNETTS COMPANION CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a826916-d33f-44d5-afe2-311c63bcc7a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a826916-d33f-44d5-afe2-311c63bcc7a1
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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