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2026-03-02 09:00 - QBE360 Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed its procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The winning bid concerns travel routes from Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excluding waste transport)' and is relevant across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories worldwide. This contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026, with services commencing on 3rd March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those catering to passenger transport needs. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with experience in fulfilling large-scale transport services may find this project advantageous. With a contract value of £6,356.64, organisations like First Stop Travel EA Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplify companies ideally positioned to expand their operating footprint through public sector collaboration with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-02 09:00 - QBE360 Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - 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. Acton to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 2nd March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f02463c-fad6-43b8-aa04-797ecea6e1de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ff6614-2a5a-4a70-9bdc-558bb328e71c
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
£6,356 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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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