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title: "Multiple Routes to Doucecroft School, Colchester - AWARD"
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# Multiple Routes to Doucecroft School, Colchester - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619b4f12-95af-44cd-b09b-05d2d7296664

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing is conducting a procurement process titled "Multiple Routes to Doucecroft School, Colchester," aimed at securing passenger transport services for the school located at Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL. This tender, which falls under the transport services industry, is in the Award stage, following a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period, which was 12th March 2019, and the contract period scheduled from 23rd April 2019 to 31st July 2024. The total value of contracts awarded is approximately £151,620, with various suppliers already engaged.

This tender offers significant opportunities for transport service providers to grow their business by securing a long-term contract with Suffolk County Council. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those with capabilities to manage routes for school services, would be well-positioned to compete. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this procurement, it presents a valuable chance for local companies to enhance their service offerings in the education sector.

## 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. Transport from various locations to Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL. 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 1300 on Tuesday 12th March 2019. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1300 on Monday 11th March 2019 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/aa5ea272-d595-4a88-95a9-662babb040fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £995,505 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | A2B NEEDHAM MARKET; CABS SMART; D B TRAVEL; FEMME CARS; SEAN BELL; TONY KIRBY TRANSPORT; UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 15:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5ea272-d595-4a88-95a9-662babb040fd
- 3 Apr 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5ea272-d595-4a88-95a9-662babb040fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5ea272-d595-4a88-95a9-662babb040fd
  3rd April 2019 - 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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