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QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, involves the award of a contract for passenger transport services under CPV classification 60000000. The contract concerns transportation from Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and was finalised on 21 August 2025. This procurement process belongs to the service industry and reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 8 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. Notably, the tendering was held as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with key deadlines such as the submission cut-off on 20 August 2025 and clarification questions duly terminated on 13 August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector to establish or expand their market presence by cooperating with local authorities such as Suffolk County Council. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport providers with the capability to deliver competitive and efficient passenger services could find this contract particularly rewarding. The successful supplier, First Stop Travel EA Limited, indicates the level of experience and scope of operations likely to be beneficial in participating in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2025-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-13 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f25c528-7bf8-48a6-b7b5-3e7eac4124c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66229048-5c5a-4f57-aa38-ce505a63ff91
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
£5,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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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