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title: "2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-05-27 09:00 - QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eba4ba6-23b4-4115-9b33-9a091460ad6e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the 'QBE398 Stowupland to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe' transport services contract, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement is part of a dynamic purchasing system with an original OJEU notice from 2018. The tender reached the award stage, with submissions closing on 27th May 2026, and was officially awarded on the same day. The contract was awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited, with services commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The process covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom and several British territories. The procurement method details are unspecified, and the tender was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs.

This awarded contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating within the passenger transport services sector. Companies like First Stop Travel EA Limited, with expertise in providing seamless transport logistics for educational institutions, are well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially those demonstrating capability in handling small to large scale operations over extended periods. Participation in dynamic purchasing systems can also open doors for future tenders issued by Suffolk County Council, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and increased business growth in transport services across multiple regions.

## 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. Stowupland 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 26th May 2026 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/52a2aa9d-401d-4f6c-b0e6-a71a762c82df |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,214 |
| 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

- 27 May 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a2aa9d-401d-4f6c-b0e6-a71a762c82df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a2aa9d-401d-4f6c-b0e6-a71a762c82df
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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