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title: "2020-12-17 1200 NOON - SC711 -Milden, Edwardstone, Boxford to Thomas Gainsborough School - 49 seats (January 2021) - AWARD"
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# 2020-12-17 1200 NOON - SC711 -Milden, Edwardstone, Boxford to Thomas Gainsborough School - 49 seats (January 2021) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3acd1dce-a9c3-4ac0-a3e3-fe70718322d9

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for transport services, specifically for a mini-competition related to passenger transport services in the education sector. The awarded contract, titled "SC711 - Milden, Edwardstone, Boxford to Thomas Gainsborough School - 49 seats (January 2021)," involves a total value of approximately £113,475.60. The contract period begins on 5 January 2021 and concludes on 31 July 2022. The procurement process was initiated on 17 December 2020, with a submission deadline that has already passed. This procurement falls under the category of transport services, which is essential for transporting students to and from educational institutions within the region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in passenger transport, particularly those with the capacity to operate school transport services, to engage with public sector contracts. Companies with experience in managing transport logistics and ensuring safety and compliance, such as smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders. The successful supplier, Stephensons of Essex Ltd, showcases the potential for growth in this sector, emphasising the need for reliable and effective transport solutions within the education framework.

## 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. 2020-12-17 1200 NOON - SC711 -Milden, Edwardstone, Boxford to Thomas Gainsborough School - 49 seats (January 2021) 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 1200 NOON ON THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2020. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1700 HOURS ON WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 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/ba777d01-82ed-449f-b0c7-e811e5be6409 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,475 |
| 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 | STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba777d01-82ed-449f-b0c7-e811e5be6409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba777d01-82ed-449f-b0c7-e811e5be6409
  18th December 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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