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title: "QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD"
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# QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6b60bf-ef63-4189-802e-65b4d1c739ed

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the tender titled "QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, Cambridgeshire." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement, which involved a mini competition through the existing Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with the award being completed and published on 6th May 2026. The contract period will commence on 11th May 2026 and extend until 31st July 2029. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the initiative does not aim at SMEs or VCSEs. The primary geographical focus is the United Kingdom, with address locations potentially extending to wider regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport, particularly those experienced in executing contracts within educational transport services. Companies similar to Zoom Cambridge Cars Ltd, the successful supplier, are well-suited to these demands. The substantial contract value of £72,804.20 underlines the business potential inherent in securing large-scale public transport projects. Firms with robust logistical capabilities and a keen focus on compliance with procurement processes stand to benefit greatly, enhancing their credentials and creating further prospects for expanding their service offerings within and beyond regional boundaries.

## 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. QOC885 09:00 2026-05-06 Red Lodge, Suffolk to Granta School, Linton, 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 2026-05-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-05 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/68ede4b8-2b18-4f69-8ab0-696b4609caed |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,804 |
| 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 | ZOOM CAMBRIDGE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ede4b8-2b18-4f69-8ab0-696b4609caed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ede4b8-2b18-4f69-8ab0-696b4609caed
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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