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Provision of Buzzabout DRT service - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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30 Aug 2024 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has recently completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the provision of the Buzzabout Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service. This two-day service will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the northern parishes of Lowestoft, including Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters, and the northern area of Lowestoft itself. The operating hours are from 08:30 to 16:30. The procurement falls under the industry category of road transport services and is specifically classified under public road transport services and transport agency services. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract period will start from 1st September 2024 and run until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £43,890 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME and VCSE suppliers specialising in public road transport and transport agency services. It is ideally suited for businesses that can provide flexible, demand-responsive transport solutions complying with Section 22 licensing requirements. Companies with experience in managing community-focused transport services in rural or suburban areas would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to Bact Community Transport highlights the importance of community engagement and tailored service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of Buzzabout DRT service - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a tra extend the provision of a two-day demand responsive transport service (Tuesday and Thursday) operating in the northern parishes of Lowestoft (Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters and north of Lowestoft). Operating hours are 08:30 - 16:30 both days and is subject to Section 22 licencing for which the operator must apply/update as required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a42e964-dd28-49da-a194-638f2ccffb09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4de86d-7b28-4421-9ab4-2b23ca1e0bbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Abiola Michael Bucknor
Contact Email
abiola.bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502523677

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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