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QOC200 0900 2026-05-14 Bury St Edmunds - Noise solution, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated vehicle required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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15 May 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has reached the award stage for the project titled "QOC200 0900 2026-05-14 Bury St Edmunds - Noise Solution, Methwold, Norfolk". This contract, valued at £1945.60, is classified under the transport services industry category and requires a 4-seated vehicle. The involved procurement focused on serving locations such as Bury St Edmunds, Methwold in Norfolk, and extends to international territories. The contract will commence on 18th May 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement method details were indicated as not applicable, with key deadlines being 14th May 2026 for tender submissions and 13th May 2026 for submission of clarification questions.

The awarded contract to First Stop Travel EA Limited offers an opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to explore growth within a dynamic purchasing system framework. Though the suitability criteria do not favor SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality transport services may find similar future tenders beneficial. Opportunities in servicing public transport requirements across regional and international locations could also present additional growth avenues for established transport service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC200 0900 2026-05-14 Bury St Edmunds - Noise solution, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated 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. QOC200 0900 2026-05-14 Bury St Edmunds - Noise solution, Methwold, Norfolk (4-seated 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 2026-05-14. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-13 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/797470f0-2eef-4c20-97fe-c7e024edd7db
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 applicable
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
£1,945 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 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
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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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