Award

QOC888 09:00 2026-05-27 Copdock & Washbrook, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

27 May 2026 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the award stage of a public procurement process aimed at providing passenger transport services. The contract, titled "QOC888 09:00 2026-05-27 Copdock & Washbrook, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex," falls under the transport services industry category. The process was a mini competition conducted under the Dynamic Purchasing System, referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award was finalised on 27th May 2026, with Suffolk County Council selecting True Cab Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract period is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st July 2030, encompassing service locations across Suffolk and Essex in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity represents significant growth prospects for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger transport services across specified locations. Although the procurement method details were not explicitly specified, similar opportunities may favour companies that can adapt to the process requirements of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Companies with established service networks in the UK and experience in handling transport logistics for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract, worth £173,097.60, illustrates the potential scale of business that can be accessed through successful participation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC888 09:00 2026-05-27 Copdock & Washbrook, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex - 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. QOC888 09:00 2026-05-27 Copdock & Washbrook, Suffolk to Lexden Springs Special School, Colchester, Essex 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 2026-05-27 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-05-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8100fcac-3c36-404b-8919-446e278242ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ef8236-13fc-451c-a694-f202be70f3c4
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
£173,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TRUE CAB SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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