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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) BE182: Whepstead to Ickworth Park Primary (September 2017) - AWARD"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) BE182: Whepstead to Ickworth Park Primary (September 2017) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a216668-1aee-43e5-96d9-494098d4c12a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, Suffolk Sourcing, which is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The tender, titled "Passenger Transport (Education) BE182: Whepstead to Ickworth Park Primary (September 2017) - AWARD," falls within the transport services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was made on 5th July 2017, following the end date of the tender period which was 19th June 2017. The resulting contract commenced on 4th September 2017 and will run until 31st July 2022, covering the delivery of passenger transport services for educational purposes with a contract value of £160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of handling educational transport needs. Companies that could benefit from competing in similar contracts include established transport providers equipped to offer reliable service, as well as those with strong capabilities in fleet management and logistics. Local suppliers, particularly those in East of England, may find an advantage due to proximity and familiarity with regional requirements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport (Education) BE182: Whepstead to Ickworth Park Primary (September 2017). 25 seats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dced17-7508-4f52-8bbe-814994edecbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160 |
| 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 | FIRST STOP TRAVEL EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2017 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dced17-7508-4f52-8bbe-814994edecbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dced17-7508-4f52-8bbe-814994edecbb
  18th July 2017 - 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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