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title: "2026-02-26 09:00 - QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2026-02-26 09:00 - QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b63efb-0eb1-4adb-9387-5177465b6878

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QBE119 Hadleigh to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD". This tender falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and relates to the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement is part of a mini competition within an established Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract to provide these transport services has been awarded to Shahidul Islam t/a FINEST CARS OPERATOR LTD, with a value of £123,748.90. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Those capable of operating within Suffolk, specifically around Bury St Edmunds, and meeting the specified requirements for passenger transport, would find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their service offerings. Although suitability for SMEs or VCSEs has not been prioritised in this procurement, businesses with established transport fleets and experience in logistical operations will likely thrive in this environment. Additionally, securing a contract of this nature helps bolster an organisation’s portfolio and provides a steady revenue stream over the contract period.

## 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. Hadleigh 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 Thursday 26th February 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 25th February 2026 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/347fc256-9230-4a0b-993b-f8c1eb06be8b |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,748 |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347fc256-9230-4a0b-993b-f8c1eb06be8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347fc256-9230-4a0b-993b-f8c1eb06be8b
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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