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title: "2025-11-14 09:00 - QOC843 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2025-11-14 09:00 - QOC843 Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdee2f5b-058f-47c6-90c0-98f40444d925

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System titled "QOC843: Stowmarket to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." Classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), this contract was awarded on 14th November 2025 with an active status. The service involves locations including the United Kingdom and other specified territories, with the official contract running from 18th November 2025 to 31st August 2030. The procurement was a tender type initiated by Suffolk County Council, which is based at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. Interested parties had deadlines for submissions set on 14th November 2025 at 09:00, and clarifications were to be submitted by 13th November 2025 at 15:00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with the capacity to serve educational institutions. The awarded contract amounting to GBP 279,433 went to Shahidul Islam trading as FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, showcasing prospects for companies that possess a competitive edge in logistics management, efficiency, and reliability. Such opportunities can drive business growth especially for businesses capable of operating within or expanding into the specified service regions. This contract highlights the importance for suppliers to establish proficiency in servicing school routes efficiently and the associated logistical demands.

## 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. Stowmarket 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 14th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 13th November 2025 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/b26b194d-8348-4493-8ba9-c7eb8884e355 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,433 |
| 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

- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26b194d-8348-4493-8ba9-c7eb8884e355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26b194d-8348-4493-8ba9-c7eb8884e355
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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