Tender

Provision of Buzzabout DRT service

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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05 Jul 2024 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a demand responsive transport service in the Northern parishes of Lowestoft. The contract period will run from September 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is August 2, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the road transport services and transport agency services sectors to compete for a contract with East Suffolk Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this procurement process tailored for providing public road transport services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Buzzabout DRT service

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 Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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