Award

2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 May 2026 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the 'QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe' transport services contract, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement is part of a dynamic purchasing system with an original OJEU notice from 2018. The tender reached the award stage, with submissions closing on 27th May 2026, and was officially awarded on the same day. The contract was awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited, with services commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The process covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom and several British territories. The procurement method details are unspecified, and the tender was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs.

This awarded contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating within the passenger transport services sector. Companies like First Stop Travel EA Limited, with expertise in providing seamless transport logistics for educational institutions, are well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially those demonstrating capability in handling small to large scale operations over extended periods. Participation in dynamic purchasing systems can also open doors for future tenders issued by Suffolk County Council, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and increased business growth in transport services across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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. Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 26th May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a2aa9d-401d-4f6c-b0e6-a71a762c82df
Current Stage
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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
£74,214 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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