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title: "ALT380 11:00 2021-11-12 Beccles-Topcats, Lowestoft (40seater vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD"
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# ALT380 11:00 2021-11-12 Beccles-Topcats, Lowestoft (40seater vehicle and a PA required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24454613-a370-4dbe-b54e-976fafbce734

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is overseeing a contract titled "ALT380 11:00 2021-11-12 Beccles-Topcats, Lowestoft," which focuses on providing passenger transport services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 12th November 2021, at 11:00. This process emerged from a mini-competition governed by a Dynamic Purchasing System, with a contract value of £187,200. The contract is set to commence on 15th November 2021 and will run until 11th November 2026, with the successful supplier, Rainbows Transport, based in Lowestoft.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those equipped to deliver passenger services to local authorities. Companies with the capability to supply a 40-seater vehicle and provide a personal attendant (PA) would be particularly suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with this tender can lead to sustained growth as local authorities increasingly prioritise accessible transport solutions.

## 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. ALT380 11:00 2021-11-12 Beccles-Topcats, Lowestoft (40seater vehicle and a PA 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 11:00 2021-11-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 10:00 2021-11-12 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/e5d1d799-83ae-406a-84ee-4a69248cb3f6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 11 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,200 |
| 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

- 12 Nov 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d1d799-83ae-406a-84ee-4a69248cb3f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d1d799-83ae-406a-84ee-4a69248cb3f6
  12th November 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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