Award

2025-11-14 09:00 - QOC843 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled "QOC843: Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." Classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), this contract was awarded on 14th November 2025 with an active status. The service involves locations including the United Kingdom and other specified territories, with the official contract running from 18th November 2025 to 31st August 2030. The procurement was a tender type initiated by Suffolk County Council, which is based at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. Interested parties had deadlines for submissions set on 14th November 2025 at 09:00, and clarifications were to be submitted by 13th November 2025 at 15:00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with the capacity to serve educational institutions. The awarded contract amounting to GBP 279,433 went to Shahidul Islam trading as FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, showcasing prospects for companies that possess a competitive edge in logistics management, efficiency, and reliability. Such opportunities can drive business growth especially for businesses capable of operating within or expanding into the specified service regions. This contract highlights the importance for suppliers to establish proficiency in servicing school routes efficiently and the associated logistical demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-11-14 09:00 - QOC843 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - 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. Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 14th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 13th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdee2f5b-058f-47c6-90c0-98f40444d925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26b194d-8348-4493-8ba9-c7eb8884e355
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
£279,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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