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title: "Provision of Buzzabout DRT service - AWARD"
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# Provision of Buzzabout DRT service - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a42e964-dd28-49da-a194-638f2ccffb09

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has recently completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the provision of the Buzzabout Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service. This two-day service will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the northern parishes of Lowestoft, including Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters, and the northern area of Lowestoft itself. The operating hours are from 08:30 to 16:30. The procurement falls under the industry category of road transport services and is specifically classified under public road transport services and transport agency services. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract period will start from 1st September 2024 and run until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £43,890 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME and VCSE suppliers specialising in public road transport and transport agency services. It is ideally suited for businesses that can provide flexible, demand-responsive transport solutions complying with Section 22 licensing requirements. Companies with experience in managing community-focused transport services in rural or suburban areas would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to Bact Community Transport highlights the importance of community engagement and tailored service provision.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a tra extend the provision of a two-day demand responsive transport service (Tuesday and Thursday) operating in the northern parishes of Lowestoft (Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters and north of Lowestoft). Operating hours are 08:30 - 16:30 both days and is subject to Section 22 licencing for which the operator must apply/update as required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4de86d-7b28-4421-9ab4-2b23ca1e0bbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,890 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BACT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4de86d-7b28-4421-9ab4-2b23ca1e0bbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4de86d-7b28-4421-9ab4-2b23ca1e0bbd
  30th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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