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title: "2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE384 Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2026-04-13 09:00 - QBE384 Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fe9b96b-cf67-4d9b-80c0-7949560a3228

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the award for a contract titled "Sudbury to Prepped Academy, Bury St Edmunds". This contract falls under the Transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and it relates to services within the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The procurement has reached the award stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 13 April 2026, and the contract period running from 15 April to 31 July 2026. The procurement method has not been specified, and the process is complete as of the current date, being awarded to First Stop Travel EA limited.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of transporting between Sudbury and the Prepped Academy in Bury St Edmunds. Businesses with a focus on transport services would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. However, the suitability criteria indicate that this particular opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, which could shape the strategic focus of interested entities. Such engagements may foster long-term relationships with local government entities like Suffolk County Council, offering both economic growth potential and enhanced service portfolio development for successful bidders.

## 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. Sudbury to Prepped Academy, 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 13th April 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 10th April 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/4f4f7f9f-0562-4ce9-8f5d-aefd9d0350ee |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,107 |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4f7f9f-0562-4ce9-8f5d-aefd9d0350ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4f7f9f-0562-4ce9-8f5d-aefd9d0350ee
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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