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title: "2021-01-08 1100 QLS017 Thetford to Kelsale Primary School (4 seats, no passenger assistant, required, Monday to Thursdays to extend to Monday to Fridays) - AWARD"
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# 2021-01-08 1100 QLS017 Thetford to Kelsale Primary School (4 seats, no passenger assistant, required, Monday to Thursdays to extend to Monday to Fridays) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-579234ea-08e5-4477-bfe0-f59b7945fc55

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing, operating under Suffolk County Council, has completed the procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically titled "QLS017 Thetford to Kelsale Primary School." This procurement focuses on transporting students (4 seats without a passenger assistant) from Thetford to Kelsale Primary School, with services required Monday to Thursday, expanding to Monday to Friday. The procurement falls under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and was awarded on 8th January 2021, with the contract period commencing on 11th January 2021 and lasting until 21st July 2021. Potential suppliers had to submit their proposals by 11am on the same day the award was made, following a competitive mini-competition process linked to a Dynamic Purchasing System.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle school transportation requirements. Companies that can provide reliable and safe transport for children, particularly those based in or around Suffolk, would be well suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, businesses may leverage this contract's completion to explore further contracts or services in passenger transport or education-related logistics, expanding their portfolio and enhancing their operational capacity in public service contracts.

## 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. QLS017 Thetford to Kelsale Primary School (4 seats, no passenger assistant, required, Monday to Thursdays to extend to Monday to Fridays). 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 11am on Friday 8th January 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Thursday 7th January 2021 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/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 21 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,138 |
| 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 | FAST CABS IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
- 8 Jan 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94d4b18-2b16-4c7d-8683-6062595315f2
  8th January 2021 - 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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