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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf64c84f-4be9-4895-898f-682ed2937f0c

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## Summary

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.

## 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a71c7e-303b-420c-8d80-3e2e6f0ec7cf |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,870 |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 06:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a71c7e-303b-420c-8d80-3e2e6f0ec7cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a71c7e-303b-420c-8d80-3e2e6f0ec7cf
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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