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The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of Transport by one operator for all passengers going to the Bridge School in Ipswich, Suffolk. The contract has a total value of £10,848,000 and runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Phoenix Travel Contracts Ltd. The deadline for returned submissions was 11th December 2023, and the contract can be extended up until 31st March 2032. The main procurement category is services with a focus on transport services.

This public procurement contract offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specializing in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to the council's emphasis on providing opportunities for smaller businesses. The location of the contract is in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing local businesses with a chance to participate and contribute to the transport needs of the community. Businesses interested in providing transport services for educational purposes could find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk. - AWARD

Notice Description

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. The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge School, Ipswich. 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 Monday 11th December 2023at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Tuesday 28th November 2023 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st March 2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b095ceb-9c06-4949-b331-ad1ef9f82858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01887ac4-ea46-4449-943b-011f4fd0d6ef
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,848,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX TRAVEL CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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