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title: "INVITATION TO QUOTE - TEMPORARY PARK AND RIDE SERVICE FOR BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE"
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# INVITATION TO QUOTE - TEMPORARY PARK AND RIDE SERVICE FOR BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00d57346-6a01-4c6d-ba8f-cf7961acfe46

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a temporary Park and Ride service for the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre taking place from 21 to 24 November 2019. The service will operate from Claas of Saxham, located just off the A14 at Saxham, and aims to manage the expected high volume of visitors during the Christmas Fayre. The deadline for submissions is 12 July 2019 at 5pm, and interested parties may submit clarification questions until 5 July 2019. This procurement process follows an open procedure and falls within the transport services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector looking to grow their operations. Companies offering bus services or similar transportation solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those experienced in handling peak-time demands during events. The expected contract value ranges from £10,000 to £15,000, which could provide a valuable revenue stream for successful bidders during a high-profile local event.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of TEMPORARY PARK AND RIDE SERVICE: BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE 21, 22, 23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2019 The Council is again organising a temporary 'park and ride' service in Bury St Edmunds for the run up to Christmas 2019 and would like to ask if you would be interested in this work. We are looking at a service operating from one car park for the annual Christmas Fayre weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The location of this year's Park & Ride is Claas of Saxham, just off the A14 at Saxham. From previous experience the Christmas Fayre is extremely busy and last year at peak times on the Saturday 10 buses were required. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 July, 5pm. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5 July, 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of TEMPORARY PARK AND RIDE SERVICE: BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE 21, 22, 23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2019 The Council is again organising a temporary 'park and ride' service in Bury St Edmunds for the run up to Christmas 2019 and would like to ask if you would be interested in this work. We are looking at a service operating from one car park for the annual Christmas Fayre weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The location of this year's Park & Ride is Claas of Saxham, just off the A14 at Saxham. From previous experience the Christmas Fayre is extremely busy and last year at peak times on the Saturday 10 buses were required. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 July, 5pm. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5 July, 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18b1fb-f33d-4ead-b08d-f90a6e55886a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18b1fb-f33d-4ead-b08d-f90a6e55886a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18b1fb-f33d-4ead-b08d-f90a6e55886a
  25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

## Provenance

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