Award

QOC777 0900 2026-02-24 Mellis- Noise solutions, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding of a contract for the supply of passenger transport services in Methwold, Norfolk, requiring a four-seated individual vehicle. This contract is listed under the Dynamic Purchasing System with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685 and falls within the transport services category (CPV 60000000). The contract award stage concluded on 24 February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 26 February 2026 and end on 31 July 2026. The procurement method details were not specified.

The awarded contract, valued at £3,088.26, provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with expertise in passenger transport services. Although this tender does not explicitly prioritise small and medium enterprises or voluntary community sectors, companies well-versed in dynamic purchasing systems can benefit significantly. Businesses with operations or interests within British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe are encouraged to explore similar opportunities in the future. First Stop Travel EA Limited emerged as the successful supplier, highlighting potential growth for businesses within the Suffolk region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC777 0900 2026-02-24 Mellis- Noise solutions, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) - 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. QOC777 0900 2026-02-24 Mellis- Noise solutions, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated individual vehicle required) 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 0900 2026-02-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b04392e6-35fa-4b2e-bfb1-5be8b6913778
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3eadd9-14af-480c-bd02-77c495111b04
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
£3,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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