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title: "QOC549 2023-08-01 09.00 - Lowestoft to John Grant School, Caister (6 passenger seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QOC549 2023-08-01 09.00 - Lowestoft to John Grant School, Caister (6 passenger seats and a passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34418dc7-8a8f-4176-a60f-5e7eaaed261e

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded the contract for the supply of Passenger Transport Services on 2nd August 2023. The tender titled "QOC549 2023-08-01 09.00 - Lowestoft to John Grant School, Caister (6 passenger seats and a passenger assistant)" falls under the industry category of Transport services. The contract period is from 6th September 2023 to 31st July 2027. The deadline for clarification questions was 31st July 2023, and the deadline for returned submissions was 1st August 2023.

This procurement process by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport creates an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector. Companies providing passenger transport services, especially those with experience in mini competitions, are well-suited to compete. The contract, covering the region of East of England, offers a contract period of over four years, providing stability for the winning supplier, Rainbows Transport. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the East of England should consider engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for future similar opportunities.

## 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. QOC549 2023-08-01 09.00 - Lowestoft to John Grant School, Caister (6 passenger seats and a passenger assistant) 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 on 01/08/2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09.00 on 31/07/2023 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/264bb3f0-4351-4489-a4cb-342b66b11f7c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £128,440 |
| 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

- 2 Aug 2023 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/264bb3f0-4351-4489-a4cb-342b66b11f7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/264bb3f0-4351-4489-a4cb-342b66b11f7c
  2nd 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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