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2026-05-15 09:00 - QOC630 Woodbridge to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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19 May 2026 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, under its Passenger Transport division, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Woodbridge to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex." This contract falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the procurement identifier IT-368-20235-QOC630. Intended to service locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, this contract was finalized on 19th May 2026. The process was initiated as a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the tender period ending on 15th May 2026. The contract period extends from 20th May 2026 to 31st July 2031, highlighting significant opportunities for long-term engagement.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The awarded contract, valued at £224,868.80, was secured by Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, indicating a favourable environment for SMEs and established transport operators to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses equipped with competitive offerings in the transit sector and those looking to expand their footprint in public service contracts could find this sector fruitful. The procurement process was executed through a dynamic system, facilitating competitive participation for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-15 09:00 - QOC630 Woodbridge to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex - 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. Woodbridge to Doucecroft School, Colchester, Essex. 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 15th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 14th May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c58b1f7b-94dc-4958-8d01-0eea040496ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbae3500-b1d3-4453-b183-e372fb20feb3
Current Stage
Award
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
£224,868 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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

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