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title: "2020-02-19 09:00 - QIP649 Felixstowe to Copleston High School, Ipswich - AWARD"
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# 2020-02-19 09:00 - QIP649 Felixstowe to Copleston High School, Ipswich - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35a5a032-e50e-4997-80ba-f93508d14c88

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk Sourcing, the buying organisation located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, seeking a tender for passenger transport services between Felixstowe and Copleston High School in Ipswich. This tender was awarded on 19th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 24th February 2020 and concluding on 3rd April 2020. The procurement falls within the transport services industry category and was conducted through a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. The primary due date for submitting offers was 19th February 2020, with a clarification deadline prior to this on 18th February 2020.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to handle educational transport requirements. Companies like regional taxi firms or larger passenger transport providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given that the tender process did allow for SME participation. Engaging in this contract not only facilitates immediate revenue through service provision but also enhances potential future collaborations with the public sector in similar transport initiatives.

## 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. Felixstowe to Copleston High School, Ipswich. 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 Wednesday 19th February 2020. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 18th February 2020 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/ff639645-9d4e-47a8-9d1f-9bcd63ee9aee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 3 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,840 |
| 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 | FAST CABS IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff639645-9d4e-47a8-9d1f-9bcd63ee9aee
- 22 May 2020 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff639645-9d4e-47a8-9d1f-9bcd63ee9aee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff639645-9d4e-47a8-9d1f-9bcd63ee9aee
  22nd May 2020 - 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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