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title: "QBE318, 0900 2026-01-22, Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & The Yard, Bury St Edmunds (4 seats) - AWARD"
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# QBE318, 0900 2026-01-22, Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & The Yard, Bury St Edmunds (4 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6578e21-9703-418d-bab4-88f68e305896

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services from Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops in Rougham and The Yard in Bury St Edmunds. This contract, under the title "QBE318," belongs to the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award having been finalised on 22 January 2026. The contract period is set to start on 26 January 2026 and will run until 31 July 2026. The procurement method was executed through a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with key deadlines including a tender submission deadline of 22 January 2026 and a clarification question deadline on 21 January 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services industry to expand their portfolio through public sector engagement. Although Suffolk County Council did not specify suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses with existing capabilities in passenger transport services are well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature. The award was granted to Kemal Ipek T/A Smart Travel, indicating potential for companies offering similar services to engage in future procurement processes, especially if they can demonstrate competitive offerings aligned with Suffolk's quality and scheduling requirements.

## 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. QBE318, 0900 2026-01-22, Haverhill to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham & The Yard, Bury St Edmunds (4 seats) 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 0900 2026-01-22. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-21 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/ec9ab1fa-1ba8-45c2-8c5d-1c089b73f510 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,031 |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9ab1fa-1ba8-45c2-8c5d-1c089b73f510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9ab1fa-1ba8-45c2-8c5d-1c089b73f510
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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