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title: "2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC782 Ixworth to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2025-08-01 09:00 - QOC782 Ixworth to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c1052b-3291-48c7-ae84-ddbf96b859a8

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services as part of the Dynamic Purchasing System, with a focus on the route from Ixworth to Acorn Park School in Banham, Norfolk. The procurement follows the completion of a mini-competition process under the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, with Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD being selected as the supplier. The industry category for this contract is transport services (excluding waste transport) and it is set to commence on 3rd September 2025, running until 31st July 2030. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract formally awarded on 4th August 2025. There is potential for the contract to be extended until 31st July 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to expand their market by providing reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in this sector and are able to fulfil the requirements of dynamic and flexible transportation needs, similar to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders. This contract could lead to increased visibility and expertise within Suffolk and beyond, opening doors for further procurement opportunities in the broader region, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

## 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. Ixworth 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 1st August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 28th July 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 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d658c159-f6f3-4cf8-a3bb-7b06b9548be0 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,280 |
| 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

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d658c159-f6f3-4cf8-a3bb-7b06b9548be0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d658c159-f6f3-4cf8-a3bb-7b06b9548be0
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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