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2026-02-26 09:00 - QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD". This tender falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and relates to the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement is part of a mini competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract to provide these transport services has been awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, with a value of £123,748.90. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Those capable of operating within Suffolk, specifically around Bury St Edmunds, and meeting the specified requirements for passenger transport, would find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their service offerings. Although suitability for SMEs or VCSEs has not been prioritised in this procurement, businesses with established transport fleets and experience in logistical operations will likely thrive in this environment. Additionally, securing a contract of this nature helps bolster an organisation’s portfolio and provides a steady revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-02-26 09:00 - QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 Thursday 26th February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 25th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b63efb-0eb1-4adb-9387-5177465b6878
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347fc256-9230-4a0b-993b-f8c1eb06be8b
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
£123,748 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 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
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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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