Award

2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC782 Ixworth to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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04 Aug 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services as part of the Dynamic Purchasing System, with a focus on the route from Ixworth to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The procurement follows the completion of a mini-competition process under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, with Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD being selected as the supplier. The industry category for this contract is transport services (excluding waste transport) and it is set to commence on 3rd September 2025, running until 31st July 2030. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract formally awarded on 4th August 2025. There is potential for the contract to be extended until 31st July 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to expand their market by providing reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in this sector and are able to fulfil the requirements of dynamic and flexible transportation needs, similar to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders. This contract could lead to increased visibility and expertise within Suffolk and beyond, opening doors for further procurement opportunities in the broader region, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC782 Ixworth to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Ixworth to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 1st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04c1052b-3291-48c7-ae84-ddbf96b859a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d658c159-f6f3-4cf8-a3bb-7b06b9548be0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£325,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

SHAHIDUL ISLAM T/A FINEST CARS OPERATOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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