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title: "2024-08-29 09:00 - QTN035 Red Lodge to SET Ixworth School, Ixworth - AWARD"
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# 2024-08-29 09:00 - QTN035 Red Lodge to SET Ixworth School, Ixworth - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c5c2cea-d19f-4474-8f06-88ff6a285200

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a transport services contract titled "QTN035 Red Lodge to SET Ixworth School, Ixworth." The procurement, under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' category, is set in the East of England. The tender's submission deadline was 09:00 on Thursday, 29th August 2024, with the clarification questions deadline at 15:00 on Tuesday, 27th August 2024. The contract period will begin on 2nd September 2024 and end on 31st July 2029, marking a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services.

This tender presents considerable business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suffolk County Council's contract for pupil transport between Red Lodge and SET Ixworth School aligns well with the capacities of established transport service providers. With a contract value of £106,400, businesses with expertise in regional school transport can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their services within the East of England. The awarded contract has been given to First Stop Travel EA Limited, which sets a competitive benchmark for similar providers looking to penetrate this market.

## 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. Red Lodge to SET Ixworth School, Ixworth. 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 Thursday 29th August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 27th August 2024 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/dc91a759-eec6-4b47-b97d-ed7e1cebd617 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,400 |
| 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 | FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc91a759-eec6-4b47-b97d-ed7e1cebd617

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc91a759-eec6-4b47-b97d-ed7e1cebd617
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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