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QIP063 0900 2025-11-27 Ipswich-Ranelagh primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the tender process for providing passenger transport services within Ipswich, focusing on a requirement for a 4-seated vehicle to serve the Ranelagh Primary School. The procurement falls under the transport services category, designated by the CPV code 60000000. This tender, finalised as of 28th November 2025, marks the award stage with the contract running from 2nd December 2025 to 31st July 2026. Operating out of Ipswich, Suffolk, the council has been managing the procurement through a Dynamic Purchasing System referenced as 2018/S 031-067685. Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD has been awarded the contract for an amount of £4,890.60 GBP.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for transport service providers experienced with similar public sector contracts. Companies that offer reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions with the capability to adapt to local demands will find this opportunity advantageous for business expansion. While the procurement method specifics were not disclosed, the dynamic nature of the purchasing system suggests a suitable environment for businesses that can rapidly respond to public transport service needs. This tender is particularly suited for businesses operating within or capable of servicing the United Kingdom, given the geographic scope outlined in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP063 0900 2025-11-27 Ipswich-Ranelagh primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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. QIP063 0900 2025-11-27 Ipswich-Ranelagh primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle 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 2025-11-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9063c6ba-06e3-4e72-ab0a-780c09cfa306
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282f5ae6-24be-41e2-a718-cc7435dbf54f
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
£4,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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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