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2026-06-29 09:00 - QBE402 Barningham to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Jun 2026 at 16:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QBE402 Barningham to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham" under the industry category of Transport Services. This contract was part of a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The key deadlines included a submission deadline on 29th June 2026 at 09:00, with the contract commencing from 1st July 2026 through to 31st July 2027. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with First Stop Travel EA Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector to participate in public procurement processes facilitated by local government entities like Suffolk County Council. The awarded value of £18,262.8 illustrates competitive potential for transport service providers capable of delivering under a dynamic purchasing system. Companies with experience in passenger transport, particularly those within or around Suffolk and with capabilities to serve broader regions including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, would find such opportunities promising for growth and consolidation of their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-06-29 09:00 - QBE402 Barningham to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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. Barningham to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 Monday 29th June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 26th June 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-157b2a6b-edca-45fa-a852-7c0d586265da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea02d581-df95-4e02-96ed-442ae710285b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£18,262 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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