Award

2025-12-16 09:00 - QTN049 Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the provision of passenger transport services from Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School. The contract is classified under transport services and aims to support community transportation needs. This award stage of the procurement is part of a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System. The submission deadline was 9:00 on 16th December 2025, with clarification questions due by 15:00 on 12th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, with an awarded value of £113,954.40. The service will predominantly cover regions within the United Kingdom, including Suffolk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services to enhance their business portfolios by engaging in community-driven projects. As the supplier, Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD has successfully secured the award. This procurement process could appeal to transport operators who focus on service contracts that benefit regional schools and community objectives. Businesses with experience in managing and executing passenger transport efficiently will find this an advantageous venture, paving the way for further growth within the public sector transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-12-16 09:00 - QTN049 Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - 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. Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton. 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 16th December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 12th December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5703ad16-8898-4684-8212-37154829bd8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53590a5-a6f3-48ea-a215-f7d19497941c
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
£113,954 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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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