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title: "QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f25c528-7bf8-48a6-b7b5-3e7eac4124c1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, involves the award of a contract for passenger transport services under CPV classification 60000000. The contract concerns transportation from Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and was finalised on 21 August 2025. This procurement process belongs to the service industry and reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 8 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. Notably, the tendering was held as a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with key deadlines such as the submission cut-off on 20 August 2025 and clarification questions duly terminated on 13 August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector to establish or expand their market presence by cooperating with local authorities such as Suffolk County Council. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport providers with the capability to deliver competitive and efficient passenger services could find this contract particularly rewarding. The successful supplier, First Stop Travel EA Limited, indicates the level of experience and scope of operations likely to be beneficial in participating in such procurement opportunities.

## 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. QBE031 09:00 2025-08-20 Thelnetham, Suffolk to First Base, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2025-08-20. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-13 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/66229048-5c5a-4f57-aa38-ce505a63ff91 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,928 |
| 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

- 21 Aug 2025 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66229048-5c5a-4f57-aa38-ce505a63ff91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66229048-5c5a-4f57-aa38-ce505a63ff91
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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