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2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2021 at 15:19

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12 Aug 2021 at 15:19

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19 Aug 2020 at 15:44

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19 Aug 2020 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is currently engaged in the final stage of a procurement process following the awarding of the contract titled "Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021)". This project falls under the transport services sector, specifically within the East of England region. The procurement procedure initiated a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with the contract set to run from 1st September 2021 to 31st July 2026. Key milestones included a submission deadline on 30th July 2021 and a deadline for queries on 26th July 2021, both strictly enforced to maintain order within the process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services market, particularly for SMEs capable of providing safe and efficient transportation for schoolchildren. Businesses specializing in passenger transport, particularly those with the ability to manage contracts over several years and provide tailored services, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Companies must be prepared to compete on service quality and operational efficiency to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) - 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. 2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) 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 1700 HOURS ON FRIDAY 30TH JULY 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1700 HOURS ON FRIDAY 26TH JULY 2021 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-898c6d1c-998b-44ee-9043-7d8c79433697
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£160,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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

SQUIRRELLS COACHES

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