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2025-08-15 09:00 - QBE004 Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - TUPE MAY APPLY - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which has awarded a contract valued at £183,540 to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport). Key dates include the clarification question deadline of 12th August 2025 and the submission deadline was 15th August 2025. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2031. This contract was finalised during the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, especially those with experience in passenger transport. Companies specialising in providing such services to educational institutions or local councils may find this contract beneficial for business growth and expanding their portfolio. While the suitability criteria specified that it is not exclusively set for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport firms looking to enhance their service reach in Suffolk and surrounding regions would be well-suited for such opportunities. This is a formal procurement process under a Dynamic Purchasing System, indicating a competitive but potentially rewarding opportunity for growth-oriented transport service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-15 09:00 - QBE004 Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - TUPE MAY APPLY - 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. Stowmarket to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 15th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 12th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d22093-4b36-44c4-9451-571d58376a72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47835149-1544-4544-9902-a41285c86f42
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
£183,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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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