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title: "QBH168 2024-11-08 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QBH168 2024-11-08 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d42ac99-2ec8-4fba-bab1-4c6dbd913b53

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tendering process for the provision of transport services for Castle East School in Bungay, using an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. The process was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685). The procurement reached the award stage on 8th November 2024, with a contract period set to start on 13th November 2024 and end on 31st July 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services and is located in the East of England, specifically Lowestoft and Bungay, Suffolk. The submission deadline was at 09:00 on 8th November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and safe transport for educational institutions will find this contract particularly lucrative, given its long-term duration until the end of July 2029. However, this opportunity might be less suited for SMEs or VCSEs, as specified by the procurement criteria. The awarded contract, valued at £176,733.80, has been given to Rainbows Transport, indicating robust competition in the sector and highlighting the potential for growing business relationships with local councils. Businesses equipped to handle ongoing operations and scale sustainably will be well positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## 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. QBH168 2024-11-08 (0900) Lowestoft - Castle East School, Bungay (8 seated vehicle with a passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 08/11/2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 07/11/2024 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/096fb7b9-0cb7-4fe5-b477-5a7d4fc19b39 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,733 |
| 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 | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096fb7b9-0cb7-4fe5-b477-5a7d4fc19b39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096fb7b9-0cb7-4fe5-b477-5a7d4fc19b39
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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