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title: "2025-05-12 09:00 - QBE255 Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2025-05-12 09:00 - QBE255 Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44352db4-35c6-413e-93ac-4b113593d683

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on the provision of transport services from Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School in Bury St Edmunds. Classified under the transport services category, the tender was part of a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender involved an award to First Stop Travel EA Limited, with the contract set to run from 15th May 2025 to 11th June 2025. The procurement stage was marked as complete on 12th May 2025, following a deadline for submissions on that same day. Relevant locations include the Bury St Edmunds area and Suffolk, with potential extended services covering various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage with local government, thus expanding their operational footprint within Suffolk and potentially beyond. It is most suitable for companies experienced in providing consistent and reliable transport services and willing to participate in dynamic purchasing systems. Although currently awarded, similar tenders can represent valuable prospects for transport service providers seeking to scale their operations and establish a robust partnership with public service sectors. These contracts can provide stable revenue streams and enhance visibility within public sector procurement channels.

## Notice

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. Ixworth to St Benedict's Catholic School, 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 Monday 12th May 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 9th May 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e0eb50-0c82-4af0-b529-40bcd7dd42e6 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e0eb50-0c82-4af0-b529-40bcd7dd42e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e0eb50-0c82-4af0-b529-40bcd7dd42e6
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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