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title: "2025-10-03 09:00 - QBE328 Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2025-10-03 09:00 - QBE328 Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbf261a2-864f-4b40-9677-6acd42885ffa

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically covering routes from Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot and ReConnect1-1 in Bury St Edmunds. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on transport services excluding waste transport, classified under CPV code 60000000. The tender utilised a mini competition from an established Dynamic Purchasing System, with the overarching procurement managed under OJEU Notice Id 2018/S 031-067685. The award stage was reached, with the contract commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026, making the procurement stage marked as 'award'.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly suited for companies specialising in passenger transport services. With the contract awarded to First Stop Travel EA Limited, the successful bidder will engage in consistent operations across specified regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations. The process demonstrates potential for businesses that can provide reliable and efficient transport services, looking to expand their footprint and establish strong connections with regional councils such as Suffolk County Council. Although this tender does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an essential engagement for medium to large transport providers aiming to enhance their service portfolio and penetrate regional transport markets.

## 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. Kennett, Cambridgeshire to Reboot Bury St Edmunds and ReConnect1-1, 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 Friday 3rd October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 2nd October 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/5c232cd7-67ef-4120-b7ad-3bb8229ad7f6 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,869 |
| 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

- 3 Oct 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c232cd7-67ef-4120-b7ad-3bb8229ad7f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c232cd7-67ef-4120-b7ad-3bb8229ad7f6
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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