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title: "2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-30 09:00 - QOC873 Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51e52590-b3bd-4537-9f8e-d00b8d0f64c2

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk County Council involved a contract for passenger transport services from Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk. Categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport), this contract was part of a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement method was selective and utilised a call-off from an established system. The tender period closed on 30th March 2026, with the awarded contract running from 14th April 2026 to 31st July 2029. The entire process was managed from Suffolk County Council's headquarters located on Russell Road, Ipswich, and was last updated on 20th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies operating in the transportation industry, particularly those capable of providing passenger services continuously over multiple years. It suits businesses that can engage in competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System. While the tender doesn't specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport firms or those with experience in similar governmental contracts would find it advantageous. Companies like Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd and Jueb ali t/a St Edmunds Cars have been identified as suppliers, highlighting the potential scope for comparable businesses to engage in future opportunities.

## 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. Lakenheath to Kingsbrook School, Southburgh, Norfolk. 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 30th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,963 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | JUEB ALI T/A ST EDMUNDS CARS; ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e
- 20 May 2026 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e
- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718789d9-d590-4a28-b9b9-b3f6dcd6241e
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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