Award

2025-03-04 09:00 - QBE238 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process for the provision of transport services titled "QBE238 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds." The procurement falls under the transport services category and covers various regions, including the United Kingdom and other specified territories. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD selected as the supplier. Key dates include the initial tender deadline on 4th March 2025 and the contract period starting from 7th March 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services. Suppliers with expertise in transport logistics and a proven track record in handling similar contracts are well-suited to compete. The contract value of £170,544 indicates substantial potential revenue, enhancing business growth and market positioning for the awarded supplier. Organizations like small and medium-sized enterprises, despite their suitability status being marked as false in this case, could still find inspiration from such opportunities to expand their service offerings in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-03-04 09:00 - QBE238 Sudbury to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Sudbury 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 Tuesday 4th March 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 3rd March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e3840cf-0ef3-4c1c-bba8-98f508ac32f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2004081-bae4-4439-a511-d274f6bca224
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
£170,544 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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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