Award

2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE320 Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process administered by the Suffolk County Council for transport services, specifically focusing on passenger transportation from Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham, has been completed. This tender falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is part of a dynamic purchasing system with reference to OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage concluded with the contract period commencing on 25th September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 5,143.68, was awarded on 24th September 2025 to First Stop Travel EA Limited, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The service delivery covers a variety of locations including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses offering passenger transport services, particularly those with the capacity to manage routes within the defined geographical locations. Although the procurement method details were not specified, participating in dynamic purchasing systems allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public bodies like Suffolk County Council. Companies with an existing foothold in transport services, looking to expand their portfolio across broader locations, including the UK and Europe, will find such tenders beneficial for growth and establishing robust connections in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE320 Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham - 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. Bury St Edmunds to ReConnect 1-1, Rougham. 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 Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a29bb8-5123-4bbf-896f-55f2280983b4
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
£5,143 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 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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