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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk Sourcing pertains to the award of transport services for St Christopher's Academy in Ipswich. The tender was initiated on 8th August 2018, with submissions required by the same deadline. The contract period spans from 6th September 2018 to 31st July 2020, under the classification of transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement method was not specifically detailed, but this initiative sought to utilise a dynamic purchasing system which allows for a mini-competition among suppliers for multiple lots.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Companies such as Coastal Drivers and Unity Travel Ltd have participated, indicating a healthy competition in the market. Given that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, businesses of varying sizes in the transport sector, including those that can handle multiple routes effectively, stand to benefit from this contract. Engaging in such procurements can pave the way for growth, providing a steady income stream and enhancing a company's profile within public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2018-08-08 11:00 Multiple Lots to St Christopher's Academy - 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. Various routes to St Christopher's Academy, Ipswich. 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 11:00 on 8th August 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 12 noon on 3rd August 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecc763d3-3e8a-40f8-83e5-4fbfeb0f606e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01db342a-6d7c-4986-93c0-6fe9acd594ab
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 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
Suffolk Sourcing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

COASTAL DRIVERS

UNITY TRAVEL ltd

Further Information

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