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title: "2026-04-07 09:00 - QOC564 Walsham Le Willows & Thelnetham to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2026-04-07 09:00 - QOC564 Walsham Le Willows & Thelnetham to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0484b5b3-db40-446c-9afd-284273e55f2b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the award stage for a procurement involving the provision of transport services from Walsham Le Willows and Thelnetham to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. This tender was part of an initiative against the Dynamic Purchasing System titled `The supply of Passenger Transport Services`. The procurement process reached its award stage on 7th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 13th April 2026 and run until 31st July 2030. The council outlined key deadlines with submissions required by 7th April 2026 and clarification questions accepted until 31st March 2026. Suffolk County Council is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, and operates under the United Kingdom's jurisdiction.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses primarily involved in the transport services industry. Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD has been awarded the contract valued at £284,886, showcasing a lucrative opportunity in passenger transport services. Businesses with the capability to provide high-quality transport solutions across the specified regions of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man stand to benefit. Although the procurement process does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it is well-suited for businesses with an established presence in delivering passenger transport services on a large scale. Enquiries regarding future procurement opportunities or extensions beyond the current end date of 2030 are managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport to foster ongoing collaboration.

## Notice

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. Walsham Le Willows & Thelnetham 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 Tuesday 7th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 31st March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16600950-7127-4145-9caa-016a3826421c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,886 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAHIDUL ISLAM T/A FINEST CARS OPERATOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16600950-7127-4145-9caa-016a3826421c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16600950-7127-4145-9caa-016a3826421c
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

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