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title: "Passenger Transport - Registered Local Bus Service between Gippeswyk Park and Ipswich Town centre"
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# Passenger Transport - Registered Local Bus Service between Gippeswyk Park and Ipswich Town centre

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2348bc4a-add7-4c2e-8291-50926fcecca3

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is out to tender for a Registered Local Bus Service connecting Gippeswyk Park and Ipswich Town centre. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is currently at the award stage. The tender was published on 16th January 2018, with a deadline for submission set for 12 noon on 29th January 2018, after which no late returns will be accepted. Clarifications can be requested until 12 noon on 22nd January 2018. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 19th February 2018 and will continue until 25th September 2022, with a total value of approximately £141,715.93.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those equipped to provide bus services. Companies experienced in managing local transport routes and capable of meeting statutory service requirements would be ideal candidates. The open procedure for this procurement allows for a competitive bidding environment, making it a valuable opportunity for larger service providers looking to expand their operations in the East of England.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Registered Local Bus Service between Gippeswyk Park and Ipswich Town centre This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon 29th January 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ebfe3-e8dc-44bf-a7c9-bd411bc39a5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 25 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,715 |
| 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 SOURCING |
| 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 | IPSWICH BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ebfe3-e8dc-44bf-a7c9-bd411bc39a5b
- 16 Jan 2018 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719613e6-7052-4446-a047-e9f6af9d85c2
- 16 Jan 2018 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719613e6-7052-4446-a047-e9f6af9d85c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ebfe3-e8dc-44bf-a7c9-bd411bc39a5b
  19th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719613e6-7052-4446-a047-e9f6af9d85c2
  16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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