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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8100fcac-3c36-404b-8919-446e278242ec

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ef8236-13fc-451c-a694-f202be70f3c4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,097 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUE CAB SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ef8236-13fc-451c-a694-f202be70f3c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ef8236-13fc-451c-a694-f202be70f3c4
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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