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title: "2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE308 Elmswell to Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds. - AWARD"
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# 2025-09-17 09:00 - QBE308 Elmswell to Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb03b03-0e42-4a23-b97c-98691c547eb3

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## Summary

On 18th September 2025, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarded a contract to First Stop Travel EA Limited for the provision of passenger transport services. The project, titled "QBE308 Elmswell to Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds," falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The main location for the service is Bury St Edmunds, with delivery addresses extending across the UK and internationally. The procurement process was a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement stage is now complete following an award decision dated 18th September 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services sector to expand their client base and strengthen their market presence. Companies well-suited to benefit from similar tenders are those with experience in managing passenger transport services, particularly within educational contexts. By engaging with dynamic purchasing systems, businesses can more effectively match their service offerings with public sector needs, fostering growth through successful project delivery and increased visibility within the public procurement market. The awarded contract's value is £26,907.80, indicating a substantial investment in quality service provision.

## 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. Elmswell to Abbeygate Sixth Form College, 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 Wednesday 17th September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 15th September 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/74cd107f-cd93-4f6e-ae54-cc1d0bd8f90e |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,907 |
| 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

- 18 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cd107f-cd93-4f6e-ae54-cc1d0bd8f90e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cd107f-cd93-4f6e-ae54-cc1d0bd8f90e
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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