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title: "QSC217 09:00 2026-03-19 Whatfield, Suffolk to Thomas Gainsborough School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QSC217 09:00 2026-03-19 Whatfield, Suffolk to Thomas Gainsborough School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf0b7c6-e22f-40c1-9b66-e88a4d305f11

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically between Whatfield, Suffolk, and Thomas Gainsborough School in Sudbury, Suffolk. This procurement falls within the transport services industry category and covers locations such as the United Kingdom and other regions. The process reached the award stage, dated on 19 March 2026, and the contract period spans from 23 March 2026 to 31 July 2027. Suffolk County Council issued the tender as part of a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a procurement value of £27,418.82 awarded to Opu Rahman t/a 786 Taxis.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those with expertise in such logistics across diverse geographic regions. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, participation in similar mini-competitions can enhance visibility and business growth for companies able to provide high-quality transport solutions. Organisations looking to expand their service offerings may find future opportunities in collaborating with local government entities like Suffolk County Council, known for procuring reliable transport services through competitive tender processes.

## 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. QSC217 09:00 2026-03-19 Whatfield, Suffolk to Thomas Gainsborough School, Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk 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 2026-03-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-03-17 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/92de8308-a3cd-4952-b614-54006389a1cd |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,418 |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92de8308-a3cd-4952-b614-54006389a1cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92de8308-a3cd-4952-b614-54006389a1cd
  19th 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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