--- title: "Passenger Transport (local bus service) CON108 Lowestoft to Gorleston" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-29" --- # Passenger Transport (local bus service) CON108 Lowestoft to Gorleston Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed21875-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to a tender issued by Suffolk County Council for a public bus service titled "Passenger Transport (local bus service) CON108 Lowestoft to Gorleston." This service operates on weekdays between Lowestoft and Gorleston and is classified under transport services. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the tender published on 17th December 2015. The total value of the contract is £66,000, and the contract is set to commence on 29th March 2016, lasting until 29th March 2018. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Suffolk Sourcing System and join the list of approved transport providers before accessing the tender documents, with the tender period having ended on 13th January 2016. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those operating local bus services or those interested in expanding their public transport offerings. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and adherence to the quality standards set by Suffolk County Council would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain. Engaging with this procurement process can provide a pathway to enhance market presence and build partnerships with local government entities. ## Notice A public bus service operating Monday - Friday, between Lowestoft and Gorleston. Additional information: To express an interest in this tender, you must first join our list of approved transport providers. Details on how to become an approved transport provider can be found at the following website; http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/ Once on our approved list of transport providers, you will need to be registered on the Suffolk Sourcing System to enable you to access and download the tender documents. To register onto the Suffolk Sourcing System, please visit the website address below; www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Once you have accessed the Suffolk Sourcing website click on the "Register as a Supplier" link. 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If you require any further help or assistance, please go to the "Contact Us" link at the top of the website page. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1970bce-5b62-4f29-ac2e-7797e8798e6d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2016 | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2016 - 29 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | | Locality | IPSWICH | | 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 | THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED TO A SUPPLIER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 29 Jan 2019 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1970bce-5b62-4f29-ac2e-7797e8798e6d - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52c76b9-9be7-4f0d-b4f7-1c48f58f2c4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1970bce-5b62-4f29-ac2e-7797e8798e6d 29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52c76b9-9be7-4f0d-b4f7-1c48f58f2c4b 17th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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