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title: "QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs - AWARD"
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# QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a044e96-cbc8-4b17-a04c-1c355e8f763c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, with focus on routes from Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education in Ely, Cambs. The procurement relates to the transport services industry (CPV: 60000000) and was managed through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, as referenced in OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2026 with an effective start date of 1st September 2026, and it will run until 31st July 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £169,100 awarded to Kemal Ipek T/A Smart Travel, based in Suffolk. Key locations associated with this tender include Suffolk and Ely, and the services are applicable beyond just these listed areas.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in efficient and reliable transport services looking to expand their operations within the UK, specifically in the educational transport sector. Companies that have the capability to provide regularly scheduled services over multiple years will find this contract beneficial for sustainable growth. Although not explicitly targeted at small or voluntary service enterprises (SME or VCSE), this tender represents significant long-term revenue potential for established businesses with proven track records in the industry. With the contract holding the possibility of extension, it offers a platform for building a lasting relationship with Suffolk County Council and potentially expanding services across a wider geographic area.

## 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. QOC905 09:00 2026-08-03 Haverhill & Newmarket to In Toto Education, Ely, Cambs 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 2026-08-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-27 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353718-aceb-4af1-b676-4da98f70b8ee |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,100 |
| 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 | KEMAL IPEK T/A SMART TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353718-aceb-4af1-b676-4da98f70b8ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353718-aceb-4af1-b676-4da98f70b8ee
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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