---
title: "QBE236 Stowmarket to West Suffolk College (2018-09-06) - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING"
published: "2018-09-07"
---

# QBE236 Stowmarket to West Suffolk College (2018-09-06) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4.json)

## Summary

The procurement process is led by Suffolk Sourcing, aiming to secure passenger transport services under a mini-competition for the route from Stowmarket to West Suffolk College. The tender, titled "QBE236 Stowmarket to West Suffolk College (2018-09-06) - AWARD," was completed on 6th September 2018, with the final contract set to commence on 10th September 2018 and run until 31st July 2019. The classification for this procurement falls under transport services (excluding waste transport), and it operates within the East of England, specifically in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing four-seat vehicles without a passenger assistant. Large transport service firms with experience in public contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers like A2B Needham Market and First Stop Travel EA are among the key players that successfully won the award, indicating the potential for others in the market to establish or expand their presence in this segment.

## 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. QBE236 Stowmarket via Harleston to West Suffolk College (Minden House) - (4 seats, no passenger assistant required) 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 1pm Thursday 6th September 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm Wednesday 5th September 2018 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/aec652a7-1396-4980-9432-e31048726344 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,530 |
| 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 SOURCING |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | A2B NEEDHAM MARKET; FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA; MARK ADAMS TAXIS; PTS; TRAVEL CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 07:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec652a7-1396-4980-9432-e31048726344
- 7 Sep 2018 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec652a7-1396-4980-9432-e31048726344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec652a7-1396-4980-9432-e31048726344
  7th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7de2ec3b-a5f7-41fc-b58a-2f8083ddb1c4.json.