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title: "2021-09-24 11:00 - QOC385 Cavendish to Gretton School, Cambridgeshire - AWARD"
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# 2021-09-24 11:00 - QOC385 Cavendish to Gretton School, Cambridgeshire - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0683e1a9-5f03-4080-a615-1841e522ed69

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2021-09-24 11:00 - QOC385 Cavendish to Gretton School, Cambridgeshire - AWARD" is managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This contract pertains to the provision of transport services, specifically aimed at facilitating travel from Cavendish to Gretton School in Cambridgeshire. The tender has reached the award stage, with an award date of 24th September 2021 and a contract period commencing on 27th September 2021 and ending on 31st July 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £91,200, and interested parties were required to submit their bids by 11:00 on the 24th of September, while clarification questions had to be submitted by 15:00 on the 23rd of September.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their market presence, particularly those that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in school transport or related services would be especially well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. As the awarded contract runs until the end of July 2024, it allows ample time for service delivery and the potential for long-term engagement with Suffolk County Council, positioning firms favourably for subsequent tenders within the Dynamic Purchasing System for transport services.

## 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. Cavendish to Gretton School, Cambridgeshire. 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 Friday 24th September 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Thursday 23rd September 2021 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/f20eb9f3-9c24-440e-b979-9d62c2d0b094 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,200 |
| 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 | FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20eb9f3-9c24-440e-b979-9d62c2d0b094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f20eb9f3-9c24-440e-b979-9d62c2d0b094
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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