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title: "2024-08-13 09:00 - QML049 Rattlesden & Bury St Edmunds to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD"
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# 2024-08-13 09:00 - QML049 Rattlesden & Bury St Edmunds to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-047ca90a-6f1c-4416-9ddb-2e98779b5607

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded its procurement process for the contract titled "QML049 Rattlesden & Bury St Edmunds to West Row Academy, West Row". This tender, classified under CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding waste transport), involved a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement process adhered to specified deadlines, with submissions due by 09:00 on 13th August 2024 and clarification questions allowed up until 15:00 on 9th August 2024. The awarded contract is set to commence on 4th September 2024 and continue until 31st July 2029, serving various delivery addresses including locations in the United Kingdom and associated territories. This contract has been awarded to 24x7 Ltd with a total value of £195,842.50.

For businesses specialising in transport services, particularly within the educational sector, this tender presents a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term contract with Suffolk County Council. SMEs are especially encouraged to compete, aligning with the council's emphasis on involving smaller enterprises. The contract between Suffolk County Council and 24x7 Ltd stands as a hallmark of potential business expansion and reliability within the transport sector, and similar businesses are well-suited to leverage such opportunities to foster growth and establish strong service footprints in public service contracts.

## Notice

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. Rattlesden & Bury St Edmunds to West Row Academy, West Row. 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 09:00 Tuesday 13th August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 9th August 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70eac5b-016e-49f6-91d3-dadfcad05766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,842 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70eac5b-016e-49f6-91d3-dadfcad05766

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70eac5b-016e-49f6-91d3-dadfcad05766
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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