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2025-09-26 09:00 - QTN046 IP4 area of Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School, Stanton - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a tender for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering the route from the IP4 area of Ipswich to Stanton Community Primary School in Stanton. The procurement process was executed under the 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services' Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £136,079.90, has been awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD. The contract's start date is set for 29th September 2025, with an end date on 31st July 2029. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), and all relevant operations will be primarily within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable services over the contract period. While Suffolk County Council did not specify suitability characteristics for SMEs or VCSEs, the dynamic nature of this purchasing system could benefit businesses aiming to establish or expand in the local transport industry. Companies with expertise in logistics and route optimisation that can ensure consistent service delivery are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-09-26 09:00 - QTN046 IP4 area of 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. IP4 area of 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 Friday 26th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 25th September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b785eb0b-e4d1-4022-9ac4-0cd403af4af8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c118cd1-a3ee-49f6-b45f-e2abedac7886
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
£136,079 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 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
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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