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title: "QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72749e6f-ca8b-4587-a1ba-226fc93c8d53

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarded a contract titled "QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required)" under its dynamic purchasing system for transport services. This award, dated 24 February 2026, falls under the transport industry category and involves a six-seated vehicle provision, where the contracting authority is Suffolk County Council. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract period from 26 February 2026 to 31 July 2030. The project location and services extend to multiple postal regions, including the UK and several international territories.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport solutions. While the procurement method details were not specified, this contract valued at £179,282.10 could be attractive to well-established transport operators who can fulfil the requirements for vehicle provision and a personal assistant. Although the tender is unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger transport firms, especially those with a focus on international services and experience dealing with public sector contracts, could find this as an advantageous opportunity. Businesses keen to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts could leverage this project for substantial growth. Shahidul Islam trading as Finest Cars Operator Ltd was entrusted with this opportunity as the supplier.

## 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. QSB267 0900 2026-02-23 Bucklesham-Wetheringsett Manor school, Wetheringsett-Cum-Brockford (6-seated vehicle and a PA required) 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 2026-02-23 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4580e92e-4537-426a-a4bd-71c30326ef3c |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,282 |
| 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

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4580e92e-4537-426a-a4bd-71c30326ef3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4580e92e-4537-426a-a4bd-71c30326ef3c
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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