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title: "2024-08-02 09:00 - QOC667 Bury St Edmunds to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2024-08-02 09:00 - QOC667 Bury St Edmunds to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa674594-daa6-4844-943f-af988370a9b9

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, has recently completed the procurement process for a transport services contract under the title "QOC667 Bury St Edmunds to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a notable deadline for submissions at 09:00 on 2nd August 2024 and clarification questions by 29th July 2024. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2024 and will run through to 31st July 2029. The total value of the contract awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited is £166,250.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly SMEs. As a long-term contract covering a crucial transport route, it presents a robust business case for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector transportation industry. Companies specialising in efficient and reliable transport services, with the capability to meet the specific needs outlined by Suffolk County Council, would be well suited for such opportunities. The procurement method and process details are not specified, but the dynamic purchasing system and competitive nature of this tender highlight the potential for substantial business growth.

## 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. Bury St Edmunds to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 Friday 2nd August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 29th July 2024 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/33d1a6ae-cab5-4b40-aa19-1699bbfd7abe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,250 |
| 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

- 2 Aug 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d1a6ae-cab5-4b40-aa19-1699bbfd7abe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d1a6ae-cab5-4b40-aa19-1699bbfd7abe
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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