QSB185 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:55

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has finalised an award for the contract titled "QSB185 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a PA required)" as part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System for transport services. The contract, valued at £185,250, is classified under the industry category for transport services (excluding waste transport) and will be executed by True Cab Services Ltd. The contract period starts on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st July 2031. The procurement process has been tagged as "awardUpdate," indicating the transition from the tender stage to the award stage, with the actual award date being 4th August 2026.

This contract opportunity provides significant business growth prospects for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in passenger transport for educational institutions. True Cab Services Ltd has been chosen for their capability to meet the specific requirements, including a 4-seated vehicle and a personal assistant. Although not open to SMEs or VCSEs, this opportunity is ideally suited for established transport companies equipped to handle long-term service commitments and complex logistical needs across diverse locations in the UK and its territories. Such contracts foster long-term partnerships with local government bodies, expanding the market reach for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

QSB185 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QSB185 0900 2026-07-27 Felixstowe - Centre academy East Anglia, Brettenham (4-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-07-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-24 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab6340ca-b4ec-4e4a-a24d-54f5d073bcab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94569ed-ffc1-44fd-bc6b-f3fce97d2958
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
£185,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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