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title: "2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-31 09:00 - QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb8029b9-af80-4c10-a9f1-60c289577eac

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for the project "QBE375 Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe." This tender falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and the contract covers the period from 15th April 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 7th April 2026. This procurement, conducted through a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, does not specify a procurement method. The procurement location is primarily in the United Kingdom, with the main office in Suffolk. Deadlines for submissions were concluded on 31st March 2026, indicating this contract process has reached its completion stage, favouring a supplier called First Stop Travel EA Limited.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of servicing routes within the UK and potentially beyond. Given that Suffolk County Council is the buyer, businesses adept at navigating local government contracts and capable of meeting logistical demands are well positioned to benefit. Companies with experience in large-scale transportation projects and an existing ability to deliver consistent and reliable services over several years would thrive under such a contract. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, staying attuned to such contracts can open doors for future business growth in public transport services.

## 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. Great Cornard to Pushforward Primary, Blackthorpe. 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th March 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/7dfaef4b-bdb2-4dba-9950-28133c866d12 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,145 |
| 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfaef4b-bdb2-4dba-9950-28133c866d12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfaef4b-bdb2-4dba-9950-28133c866d12
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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