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2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC653 Bury St Edmunds to The Damara School, Thetford - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a tender titled "QOC653 Bury St Edmunds to The Damara School, Thetford" which falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. This tender covers a transport service between Bury St Edmunds and The Damara School in Thetford. Having reached the award stage, the contract was awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited on 13th August 2025. Key dates in the procurement process included a submission deadline on 11th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 4th September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, acted as the buying organisation. Although specific details of the procurement method were not disclosed, the opportunity was created through a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing passenger transport services. With a contract value of £144,248, companies in the transport sector that can offer efficient and reliable service between the specified locations may find substantial growth prospects. However, the suitability criteria indicate that the contract may not specifically target small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (SMEs or VCSEs). Therefore, more established transport companies, particularly those already familiar with or part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, would be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. The contract's award status highlights a successful bid by First Stop Travel EA Limited, reinforcing their credentials and potential for further opportunities within public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-11 09:00 - QOC653 Bury St Edmunds to The Damara School, Thetford - 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. Bury St Edmunds to The Damara School, Thetford. 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 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82ffd5a4-c674-4230-813f-60db59a70467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fd807e-2ee9-40f7-865e-362cee9bf90e
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
£144,248 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 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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