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QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarded a contract titled "QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)" under its dynamic purchasing system for transport services. This award, dated 24 February 2026, falls under the transport industry category and involves a six-seated vehicle provision, where the contracting authority is Suffolk County Council. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract period from 26 February 2026 to 31 July 2030. The project location and services extend to multiple postal regions, including the UK and several international territories.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport solutions. While the procurement method details were not specified, this contract valued at £179,282.10 could be attractive to well-established transport operators who can fulfil the requirements for vehicle provision and a personal assistant. Although the tender is unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger transport firms, especially those with a focus on international services and experience dealing with public sector contracts, could find this as an advantageous opportunity. Businesses keen to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts could leverage this project for substantial growth. Shahidul Islam trading as Finest Cars Operator Ltd was entrusted with this opportunity as the supplier.

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Notice Title

QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - 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. QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 0900 2026-02-23 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4580e92e-4537-426a-a4bd-71c30326ef3c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£179,282 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 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

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