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title: "2023-08-15 09:00 - QOC211 South Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD"
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# 2023-08-15 09:00 - QOC211 South Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2930e5da-3e67-4f46-9ae9-5bf427d7f0c0

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## Summary

Located in Suffolk, the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently awarded a contract for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The procurement process reached its final stage, resulting in an active contract period starting from September 6, 2023, until July 31, 2027. The contract, with a total value of £152,000, was awarded to Rainbows Transport. The tender period ended on August 15, 2023, with key deadlines for submissions and clarification questions. The main procurement category for this opportunity falls under services.

This public procurement contracting process by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport offers business growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly within the services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in providing Passenger Transport Services should consider engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for potential future opportunities. This contract provides a chance for competitive businesses to establish a long-term partnership and secure a stable revenue stream.

## 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. South Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 09:00 Tuesday 15th August 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 14th August 2023 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/07801115-afc6-4599-aac0-f34e4f44a723 |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,248 |
| 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

- 25 Aug 2023 at 14:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07801115-afc6-4599-aac0-f34e4f44a723
- 16 Aug 2023 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07801115-afc6-4599-aac0-f34e4f44a723

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07801115-afc6-4599-aac0-f34e4f44a723
  25th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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