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title: "2026-01-09 09:00 - QHL105 Lavenham to Burton End Primary Academy, Haverhill - AWARD"
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# 2026-01-09 09:00 - QHL105 Lavenham to Burton End Primary Academy, Haverhill - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7199c0e-94fd-45ea-9312-c201480615e6

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has conducted a procurement process titled "QHL105 Lavenham to Burton End Primary Academy, Haverhill" under the dynamic purchasing system for passenger transport services. The procurement, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), reached the award stage on 9th January 2026. The procurement process was aimed at providing transport services within Suffolk, United Kingdom, and encompassed various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 77,035.5, has been awarded to Kemal Ipek T/A Smart Travel, with a contract period from 12th January 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises within the transport services industry. Small and large transport companies, especially those with a focus on passenger transport, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging in this tender can enhance their service portfolio and establish partnerships within regional transport networks. The nature of the tender suggests an opportunity for businesses adept at managing logistics over varying regions, ranging from localised routes to broader geographic coverage. Successful bidders could leverage this contract to further their presence and capabilities in the public transportation sector.

## 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. Lavenham to Burton End Primary Academy, Haverhill. 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 Friday 9th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 8th January 2026 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/d72a1813-8dff-4068-bc36-59edf1f276a5 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,035 |
| 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

- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72a1813-8dff-4068-bc36-59edf1f276a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72a1813-8dff-4068-bc36-59edf1f276a5
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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