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CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Mar 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded the contract for a local bus service between Ipswich Town Centre and Gippeswyk Park to Simonds of Botesdale Ltd. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and covers a wide range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 7th April 2025 and ending on 2nd January 2027. Key dates included the submission deadline on 17th January 2025 and a clarification deadline on 10th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies with experience in managing local bus routes can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities. Although this specific tender process is closed, similar future opportunities can be beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and others interested in collaborating with local government entities like Suffolk County Council. Engaging in such contracts can aid in business growth through stable revenue streams and enhanced reputation in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park - 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. CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park. 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 1000 on Friday 17th January 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1000 on Friday 10th January 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9316b1-8e14-4d19-8ec0-7241a089d3e6
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
£134,599 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 2 Jan 2027 1-2 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
Robert Kemp
Contact Email
robert.kemp@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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

SIMONDS OF BOTESDALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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