Award

2025-06-12 09:00 - QBE262 Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham Industrial Estate - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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20 Jun 2025 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for the transportation route from Bury St Edmunds to the Rougham Industrial Estate. This tender was conducted using a mini-competition approach under the Dynamic Purchasing System, adhering to the OJEU notice guidelines. The industry category for this tender falls under transport services, excluding waste transport. Pertinent dates include a submission deadline of 9:00 on Thursday, 12th June 2025, with the contract period running from 16th June to 31st July 2025. The procurement stage has reached completion, with First Stop Travel EA Limited being awarded the contract valued at £642.96 GBP.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, specifically those focusing on passenger services. Companies equipped with efficient small-scale transport operations would have been ideally positioned to bid for this project, allowing them to expand their service offerings in the Suffolk area. Although this particular tender has concluded, similar opportunities may arise, offering scope for businesses seeking to engage in government project work and secure stable revenue streams in the transport services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-06-12 09:00 - QBE262 Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham Industrial Estate - AWARD

Notice Description

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. Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham Industrial Estate. 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 12th June 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 10th June 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-112f415b-b6cf-4414-816e-ad2ca79b2503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101b8d24-db3e-4642-b008-f767e4f8c5d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£642 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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