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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3dced71-689f-41c0-b584-881f394a81ad

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## Summary

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.

## 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aee7a57-6d20-4116-a058-e29a9567e8f1 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,608 |
| 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 | OPU RAHMAN T/A 786 TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aee7a57-6d20-4116-a058-e29a9567e8f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aee7a57-6d20-4116-a058-e29a9567e8f1
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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