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title: "2021-08-13 1000 QSC056 Ipswich to Hillside Special School (8 seats and a Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD"
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# 2021-08-13 1000 QSC056 Ipswich to Hillside Special School (8 seats and a Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c53d29d-8f18-4439-9a8e-e946fb853f3c

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## Summary

The procurement process details an award made by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for passenger transport services, specifically for the route from Ipswich to Hillside Special School, requiring 8 seats and a Passenger Assistant. The tender, titled "2021-08-13 1000 QSC056 Ipswich to Hillside Special School (8 seats and a Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD," is related to the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category. The contract runs from 2nd September 2021 to 31st July 2026. Key dates included the submission deadline on 13th August 2021 and a clarification deadline on 11th August 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in passenger transport services, including those capable of providing suitable vehicles and assistance for special needs transport. SMEs may find this contract advantageous as Suffolk County Council actively seeks suppliers that meet the requirements outlined in this competitive process. Businesses with experience in providing transport solutions, especially those focusing on accessibility, are well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from similar 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. QSC056 Ipswich to Hillside Special School (8 seats 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 10am on Friday 13th August 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Wednesday 11th August 2021which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf819ec9-455a-4711-bc53-2c41eb85649c |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,300 |
| 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 | UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 19:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf819ec9-455a-4711-bc53-2c41eb85649c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf819ec9-455a-4711-bc53-2c41eb85649c
  25th August 2021 - 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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