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2026-03-27 09:00 - QOC872 Glemsford to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The project, titled "2026-03-27 09:00 - QOC872 Glemsford to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD," falls under the transport services industry category, represented by CPV code 60000000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, following submissions that closed on 27th March 2026. The service contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026, with a completion date of 31st July 2031, and is located in Essex, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Opu Rahman t/a 786 Taxis for a value of GBP 215,608.77.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to grow by engaging with public sector projects, particularly those with capabilities in managing rural and school transport logistics. Companies offering similar transport services that can cater to educational institutions and local councils would find this contract type advantageous. The contract supports sustainable business options over a five-year span, granting a reliable revenue stream and the possibility for future collaborations with Suffolk County Council and similar public entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-27 09:00 - QOC872 Glemsford to Doucecroft 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. Glemsford to Doucecroft 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 Friday 27th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 23rd March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3dced71-689f-41c0-b584-881f394a81ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aee7a57-6d20-4116-a058-e29a9567e8f1
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
£215,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
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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

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