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2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025)." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excl. waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The procurement process was aimed at providing passenger transport services within the East of England, specifically from Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, having concluded on 21st February 2025, with a specified contract period from 24th February 2025 until 31st July 2026. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 21st February 2025 and clarification questions due by 20th February 2025. Suffolk County Council retains the option to extend the contract up until 31st July 2027.

This contract creates ample opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services to engage with local government procurement processes. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a substantial contract value of £31,395.60 awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD. SMEs specialising in transport services can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and establish strong, long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. Companies within the East of England region, and those capable of delivering high-quality transport services, are ideally positioned to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) - 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. 2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) 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 ON FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 ON THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e34b9957-dfc8-4eac-b035-abdc4e95ae2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74bb844-0266-45b4-bc73-018376e67cd3
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
SME
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
£31,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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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