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title: "2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) - AWARD"
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# 2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34b9957-dfc8-4eac-b035-abdc4e95ae2c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025)." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excl. waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The procurement process was aimed at providing passenger transport services within the East of England, specifically from Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, having concluded on 21st February 2025, with a specified contract period from 24th February 2025 until 31st July 2026. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 21st February 2025 and clarification questions due by 20th February 2025. Suffolk County Council retains the option to extend the contract up until 31st July 2027.

This contract creates ample opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services to engage with local government procurement processes. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a substantial contract value of £31,395.60 awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD. SMEs specialising in transport services can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and establish strong, long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. Companies within the East of England region, and those capable of delivering high-quality transport services, are ideally positioned to compete in similar procurements.

## 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. 2025-02-21 0900 QIP155 - Bucklesham to Kesgrave High School - 4 Seats (February 2025) 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 ON FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 ON THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 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 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74bb844-0266-45b4-bc73-018376e67cd3 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,395 |
| 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

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74bb844-0266-45b4-bc73-018376e67cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74bb844-0266-45b4-bc73-018376e67cd3
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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