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2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the project "QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe." This tender falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and the contract covers the period from 15th April 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 7th April 2026. This procurement, conducted through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, does not specify a procurement method. The procurement location is primarily in the United Kingdom, with the main office in Suffolk. Deadlines for submissions were concluded on 31st March 2026, indicating this contract process has reached its completion stage, favouring a supplier called First Stop Travel EA Limited.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of servicing routes within the UK and potentially beyond. Given that Suffolk County Council is the buyer, businesses adept at navigating local government contracts and capable of meeting logistical demands are well positioned to benefit. Companies with experience in large-scale transportation projects and an existing ability to deliver consistent and reliable services over several years would thrive under such a contract. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, staying attuned to such contracts can open doors for future business growth in public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - 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. Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb8029b9-af80-4c10-a9f1-60c289577eac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfaef4b-bdb2-4dba-9950-28133c866d12
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 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
£128,145 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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

Notice Documents

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