Award

QBH153 2024-07-31 (0900) - Lowestoft to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 15:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract to Rainbows Transport for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant to operate the route from Lowestoft to Bramfield House School, Bramfield. The procurement process, categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport), was managed through a mini competition under the dynamic purchasing system OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The contract period is set from 2nd September 2024 to 31st July 2029, with the award status marked as active as of 31st July 2024. The services will be delivered in the East of England region, with key dates including a submission deadline by 0900 on 31st July 2024 and clarification questions due by 0900 on 30th July 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to gain a long-term contract with a reputable public sector organisation. Such contracts can help enhance business growth by providing consistent revenue and stability over a five-year period. Companies with experience in providing transport services, particularly those capable of offering specialised vehicles with passenger assistance, are well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from future similar opportunities offered by Suffolk County Council or other local authorities. This award demonstrates the council’s continued investment in reliable transport services for educational needs, thus offering strategic growth avenues for the winning supplier and its peers in the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBH153 2024-07-31 (0900) - Lowestoft to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - 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. QBH153 2024-07-31 (0900) - Lowestoft to Bramfield House School, Bramfield (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 31/07/2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 30/07/2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e705541-b43a-4ba8-a175-cb8fc08a555b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c8a9e0-3d15-4bc9-88ed-a89b44794707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£154,365 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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

RAINBOWS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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