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title: "The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk. - AWARD"
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# The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b095ceb-9c06-4949-b331-ad1ef9f82858

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of Transport by one operator for all passengers going to the Bridge School in Ipswich, Suffolk. The contract has a total value of £10,848,000 and runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Phoenix Travel Contracts Ltd. The deadline for returned submissions was 11th December 2023, and the contract can be extended up until 31st March 2032. The main procurement category is services with a focus on transport services.

This public procurement contract offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specializing in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to the council's emphasis on providing opportunities for smaller businesses. The location of the contract is in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing local businesses with a chance to participate and contribute to the transport needs of the community. Businesses interested in providing transport services for educational purposes could find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and expansion.

## 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. The provision of Transport by one operator for all of the passengers going to the Bridge 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 Monday 11th December 2023at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Tuesday 28th November 2023 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st March 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01887ac4-ea46-4449-943b-011f4fd0d6ef |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,848,000 |
| 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 | PHOENIX TRAVEL CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2024 at 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01887ac4-ea46-4449-943b-011f4fd0d6ef
- 14 Jun 2024 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01887ac4-ea46-4449-943b-011f4fd0d6ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01887ac4-ea46-4449-943b-011f4fd0d6ef
  14th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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