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title: "2024-09-13 09:00 - QBE188 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2024-09-13 09:00 - QBE188 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3fab196-db3a-4e9a-852c-a3969953f9a4

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "QBE188 Ipswich to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds," classified under CPV code "60000000" (Transport services excluding Waste transport). The procurement was conducted and awarded through a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled "The supply of Passenger Transport Services". The tender period ended on 13th September 2024, with the contract set to commence on 16th September 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with Shahidul Islam trading as FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD winning the contract valued at £167,087.52. Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, oversaw the process under the guidance of Laura Bellamy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, specifically those specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses that are equipped to provide reliable and efficient school transport services will find this contract beneficial for long-term growth due to its extensive contract duration and substantial value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities. Engaging in this type of public procurement can enhance business credentials, offer stable revenue streams, and expand market reach within the public sector transport services in the United Kingdom and potentially beyond.

## 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. Ipswich 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 Friday 13th September 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 11th September 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/be7c2188-1a71-4535-9afa-6a99f28f283d |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,087 |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7c2188-1a71-4535-9afa-6a99f28f283d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7c2188-1a71-4535-9afa-6a99f28f283d
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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