Award

2025-05-12 09:00 - QBE255 Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

12 May 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on the provision of transport services from Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School in Bury St Edmunds. Classified under the transport services category, the tender was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender involved an award to First Stop Travel EA Limited, with the contract set to run from 15th May 2025 to 11th June 2025. The procurement stage was marked as complete on 12th May 2025, following a deadline for submissions on that same day. Relevant locations include the Bury St Edmunds area and Suffolk, with potential extended services covering various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage with local government, thus expanding their operational footprint within Suffolk and potentially beyond. It is most suitable for companies experienced in providing consistent and reliable transport services and willing to participate in dynamic purchasing systems. Although currently awarded, similar tenders can represent valuable prospects for transport service providers seeking to scale their operations and establish a robust partnership with public service sectors. These contracts can provide stable revenue streams and enhance visibility within public sector procurement channels.

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Notice Title

2025-05-12 09:00 - QBE255 Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic 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 Monday 12th May 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 9th May 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44352db4-35c6-413e-93ac-4b113593d683
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e0eb50-0c82-4af0-b529-40bcd7dd42e6
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
£240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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