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title: "QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire - AWARD"
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# QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b373e55-a9d7-4993-962b-2c56a4c766c0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the "supply of Passenger Transport Services", with reference OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. This contract pertains to transporting passengers from Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire and falls under the service category coded as CPV 60000000—Transport services, excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 9th February 2026. The key timeline includes the tender deadline at 9:00 on the same day, with the contract period running from 11th February 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method details remain unspecified, but the opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential, predominantly for transport service providers capable of operating efficiently along the specified route between Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The awarded value amounts to £50,106.80, which is directed to Newtax Ltd, a company located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Such contracts are particularly suitable for established passenger transport companies looking to expand their regional service offerings. Given the advanced planning and fixed timelines, businesses with structured operational capabilities and flexibility in scheduling would find this opportunity particularly attractive.

## 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. QOC865 09:00 2026-02-09 Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk to Bottisham Village College, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire 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 2026-02-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-05 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/f2c04627-d208-4533-a1e3-1cc3c3b35fb9 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,106 |
| 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 | NEWTAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c04627-d208-4533-a1e3-1cc3c3b35fb9
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c04627-d208-4533-a1e3-1cc3c3b35fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c04627-d208-4533-a1e3-1cc3c3b35fb9
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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