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title: "2024-12-18 09:00 - QOC742 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester - AWARD"
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# 2024-12-18 09:00 - QOC742 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-900a3317-7dc4-4f87-9f9a-b372d71d6e41

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "2024-12-18 09:00 - QOC742 IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester." The procurement falls under the transport services category and pertains to the provision of passenger transport services between Ipswich and Colchester. This tender, part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System, closed for submissions on 18th December 2024, with an earlier deadline for questions on 17th December 2024. The contract will commence on 6th January 2025 and end on 14th February 2025. The award was officially published on 19th December 2024 and valued at £1,630.20.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that are SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's SME suitability. The contract, awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, underscores the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts and expand their service offerings. Companies with capabilities in passenger transport can leverage such contracts for steady growth by providing reliable and efficient transport solutions in specified geographical zones. Such opportunities support business development through public sector partnerships and long-term service agreements.

## 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. IP3 area of Ipswich to Doucecroft School, Colchester. 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 Wednesday 18th December 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 17th December 2024 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/e1586076-9c34-4a37-9c85-ae687336bd19 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,630 |
| 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1586076-9c34-4a37-9c85-ae687336bd19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1586076-9c34-4a37-9c85-ae687336bd19
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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