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title: "QNT051 09:00 2026-04-14 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QNT051 09:00 2026-04-14 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-768b6cb7-9c03-4fc3-bf8d-9221bb03dbe1

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract involving passenger transport services, classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract entails transport from Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk. The initial tender process commenced on 14th April 2026, with submissions closing at 9:00 on the same day. Clarification questions were required by 13th April 2026. The contract period starts on 17th April 2026 and runs until 31st July 2030. This procurement process follows a dynamic purchasing system with the total contract value being £142,642.50. Star Cabs LTD has been awarded the contract to provide the required transport services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

The awarded contract for passenger transport services presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics. Companies with experience in handling mass transit and capability to operate within specified routes and timelines would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Although this specific procurement did not specify entries for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport service providers with established infrastructure can benefit from similar opportunities within Suffolk County Council's dynamic purchasing framework. The contract not only secures business for the awarded supplier but also paves the way for engagement in long-term service provision, enhancing business stability and continuity.

## 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. QNT051 09:00 2026-04-14 Haverhill, Suffolk to The Hive @ Exning Primary School, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk 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 2026-04-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-04-13 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/8718a289-bf3a-4849-a1bd-da6c7924754d |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,642 |
| 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 | STAR CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8718a289-bf3a-4849-a1bd-da6c7924754d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8718a289-bf3a-4849-a1bd-da6c7924754d
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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