Award

QBE362, 0900 2026-02-05, Glemsford - Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process titled "QBE362, 0900 2026-02-05, Glemsford - Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George (4 seats)" under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, as per CPV code 60000000. This award stage procurement, part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded with the submission deadline on 5th February 2026. The services are planned for various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement method details remain unspecified, and the contract is set to span from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. While it may not be aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger operators or those capable of scaling to meet public sector demand can benefit from engagements like this. Suppliers matching the service specifications and delivery locations would be well-positioned to submit competitive proposals in future similar procurements. The successful supplier in this instance is Opu Rahman t/a 786 Taxis, indicating that established operators with robust logistical capacities are well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE362, 0900 2026-02-05, Glemsford - Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George (4 seats) - 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. QBE362, 0900 2026-02-05, Glemsford - Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George (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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e790218-2e1d-49c6-93bd-4cdbcd57d227
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046797b9-400a-4509-a78a-531223644bf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,472 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 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
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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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