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title: "2022-07-25 1100 QSC108 Kedington to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seated wheelchair vehicle and a passenger assistant required) - AWARD"
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# 2022-07-25 1100 QSC108 Kedington to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seated wheelchair vehicle and a passenger assistant required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1106e474-bfb3-4d2a-8285-98816c47bfe6

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically a six-seated wheelchair vehicle with a passenger assistant for the QSC108 route from Kedington to Hillside Special School, Sudbury. The procurement process was initiated on 25th July 2022, with the tender period concluding on the same day at 11am. The awarded contract is valued at £79,800, exclusive of VAT, and spans from 5th September 2022 to 31st July 2024. Interested parties were able to submit their bids until the specified deadlines, with the opportunity for clarifications prior to the submission date.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport for individuals with mobility challenges. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contract, given its suitability criteria. Businesses equipped to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained personnel for passenger assistance will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with Suffolk County Council could lead to ongoing work, as the council may extend contracts up until 31st July 2025.

## 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. QSC108 Kedington to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seated wheelchair vehicle and a passenger assistant required). 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 Monday 25th July 2022 at 11am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 21st July 2022 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2025. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS54720.00 exclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9169886-fd8f-45a0-b551-be6490b27d23 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,800 |
| 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 | STAR CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9169886-fd8f-45a0-b551-be6490b27d23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9169886-fd8f-45a0-b551-be6490b27d23
  28th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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