Award

2025-08-26 TN068 Walsham-Le-Willows to Stanton Community Primary School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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29 Aug 2025 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award for a public procurement contract titled "2025-08-26 TN068 Walsham-Le-Willows to Stanton Community Primary School". This procurement, categorised under transport services, aims to facilitate passenger transport. The council managed this process against a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the final procurement stage being the award. Key dates include the award publication date of 29th August 2025, with the contract period starting on the 3rd of September 2025 and running until the 31st of July 2029. Located in Suffolk, this contract falls under the sector of transport services as defined by CPV classification 60000000.

This procurement presents a tangible growth opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry. Although this specific contract was awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited, the ongoing need for passenger transport services in the region signals further potential procurement opportunities. Businesses specialising in transport solutions and logistics, particularly those with capabilities to scale services efficiently, may find similar tenders advantageous. While Suffolk County Council does not specifically indicate a preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a well-structured service delivery strategy and compliance with public procurement standards will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-26 TN068 Walsham-Le-Willows to Stanton Community Primary School - 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. 2025-08-26 TN068 Walsham-Le-Willows to Stanton Community Primary School 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 TUESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 20TH AUGUIST 2025 AT 09. 00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68748c6a-0a91-4d2f-a203-2e1b3b61d13a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944bf944-7d42-428e-a861-e3fce59b7bb0
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
£71,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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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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