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title: "2020-08-24 13:00 - QOC320 Lowestoft and Beccles to The Wherry School, Norwich - AWARD"
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# 2020-08-24 13:00 - QOC320 Lowestoft and Beccles to The Wherry School, Norwich - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37a045a5-e7fb-4745-bc3d-82f302b9ba70

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has recently completed the award process for the contract titled "QOC320 Lowestoft and Beccles to The Wherry School, Norwich." This procurement falls under the Transport Services category and was initiated as a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for providing passenger transport services. The tender period ended on 27 August 2020, with the awarded contract commencing on 7 September 2020 and extending until 31 July 2025. Key details include a contract value of £108,300, with Rainbows Transport being the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering passenger transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to them. Companies that specialise in transport logistics and have experience in public service contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## 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. Lowestoft and Beccles to The Wherry School, Norwich. 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 13:00 Monday 24th August 2020. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 21st August 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/1a425155-06fe-43ce-81f7-0e8f18f476e6 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,300 |
| 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 | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a425155-06fe-43ce-81f7-0e8f18f476e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a425155-06fe-43ce-81f7-0e8f18f476e6
  4th September 2020 - 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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