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2026-04-21 09:00 - QBE385 Sudbury to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a procurement process focused on transport services, specifically for passenger transport from Sudbury to New Path Education in Bury St Edmunds. The award stage of the process was finalised on 22nd April 2026, marking the completion of the tender that was initiated against the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, referenced by the OJEU Notice ID: 2018/S 031-067685. Businesses involved in this industry in the United Kingdom, as well as other specified regions, would have previously had the opportunity to compete until the submission deadline of 21st April 2026.

This awarded contract presents business expansion prospects for service providers within the passenger transport sector. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, this contract allows for participation by entities with the capacity to fulfil transport demands efficiently. The selected supplier for this tender, Opu Rahman trading as 786 Taxis, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such opportunities, having successfully secured the contract with a value of £3,019.83, running from 23rd April to 31st July 2026. This model contract can be a blueprint for other transport service firms aiming to increase their presence in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-04-21 09:00 - QBE385 Sudbury to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Notice Description

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. Sudbury to New Path Education, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Tuesday 21st April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 17th April 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800d19d9-3d65-4af7-b632-a90582698859
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,019 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPU RAHMAN T/A 786 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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