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title: "QSB270 1100 2026-03-12 Hartest - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QSB270 1100 2026-03-12 Hartest - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5e91acf-7db1-482d-9d98-d1de4efc15f7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process to supply passenger transport services, specifically involving a 4-seated vehicle required at Olive Academy, located in Stowmarket. The procurement falls under the transport services category, with the contract valued at £4,330.48 and spanning from 17th March 2026 to 31st July 2026. The tender was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System initiated by Suffolk County Council, with the deadline for submissions having closed on 12th March 2026 at 11:00 AM.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering small passenger vehicles suitable for educational institutions. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies with a robust fleet and experience in educational transport logistics could find this tender beneficial. The successful supplier, First Stop Travel EA Limited, demonstrates the potential for solid partnerships with public sector authorities, opening up prospects for similar opportunities within Suffolk and potentially beyond. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s reputation and provide steady business over the contracted period.

## 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. QSB270 1100 2026-03-12 Hartest - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle 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 1100 2026-03-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-03-12 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/8601945a-d6ac-46f3-a8e7-2b4abe58e689 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,330 |
| 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

- 13 Mar 2026 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8601945a-d6ac-46f3-a8e7-2b4abe58e689

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8601945a-d6ac-46f3-a8e7-2b4abe58e689
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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