Award

2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE384 Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

20 May 2026 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the award for a contract titled "Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds". This contract falls under the Transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and it relates to services within the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The procurement has reached the award stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 13 April 2026, and the contract period running from 15 April to 31 July 2026. The procurement method has not been specified, and the process is complete as of the current date, being awarded to First Stop Travel EA limited.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of transporting between Sudbury and the Prepped Academy in Bury St Edmunds. Businesses with a focus on transport services would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. However, the suitability criteria indicate that this particular opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, which could shape the strategic focus of interested entities. Such engagements may foster long-term relationships with local government entities like Suffolk County Council, offering both economic growth potential and enhanced service portfolio development for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE384 Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - 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. Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds. 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 13th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 10th April 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/4f4f7f9f-0562-4ce9-8f5d-aefd9d0350ee
Current Stage
Award
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
£3,107 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 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
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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