Award

2025-10-03 09:00 - QBE328 Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering routes from Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1 in Bury St Edmunds. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on transport services excluding waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. The tender utilised a mini competition from an established Dynamic Purchasing System, with the overarching procurement managed under OJEU Notice Id 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage was reached, with the contract commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026, making the procurement stage marked as 'award'.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly suited for companies specialising in passenger transport services. With the contract awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited, the successful bidder will engage in consistent operations across specified regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations. The process demonstrates potential for businesses that can provide reliable and efficient transport services, looking to expand their footprint and establish strong connections with regional councils such as Suffolk County Council. Although this tender does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an essential engagement for medium to large transport providers aiming to enhance their service portfolio and penetrate regional transport markets.

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Notice Title

2025-10-03 09:00 - QBE328 Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1, 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. Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot Bury St Edmunds and ReConnect1-1, 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 Friday 3rd October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 2nd October 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbf261a2-864f-4b40-9677-6acd42885ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c232cd7-67ef-4120-b7ad-3bb8229ad7f6
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
£12,869 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

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