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QBH203 2026-08-03 (0900) Boyton - Castle East School, Bungay (6 seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 06:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the awarding of a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically for the route Boyton to Castle East School, Bungay, requiring the allocation of 6 seats and a passenger assistant. This process falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category and is part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The process commenced with the tender stage concluding on 3rd August 2026 and has reached the award stage as of 5th August 2026. The contract, valued at £317,870, spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with a potential extension up to 31st July 2033. Suffolk, United Kingdom, serves as the primary location for this contract, which primarily caters to services procurement.

The award of this transport service contract to True Cab Services Ltd presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport within the public sector. Firms able to provide reliable and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit from engaging in such contracts, fostering potential long-term partnerships with county councils. Larger firms or consortia, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, may find this contract more suitable due to the scale and scope of services required. This contract not only solidifies market presence but also offers a steady revenue stream over several years, allowing businesses to strategically enhance their service offerings and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH203 2026-08-03 (0900) Boyton - Castle East School, Bungay (6 seats and a passenger assistant) - 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. QBH203 2026-08-03 (0900) Boyton - Castle East School, Bungay (6 seats and a passenger assistant) 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 on 03/08/2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 31/07/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a71c7e-303b-420c-8d80-3e2e6f0ec7cf
Current Stage
Award
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
£317,870 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
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

Notice Documents

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