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title: "Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) Ipswich - Shotely Gate (September 2017) - AWARD"
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# Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) Ipswich - Shotely Gate (September 2017) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c83d129-7c0b-41cb-bae8-b01d7fce654a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by Suffolk Sourcing for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically a local bus service between Ipswich and Shotely Gate, set to commence on 10 September 2017 and running until 25 August 2019. This open tender was concluded successfully, with the awarded contract announced on 21 June 2017, and it falls under the transport services category. The relevant delivery address is located in the East of England, specifically Ipswich, postcode IP1 2BX.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport service sector, especially those with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public transport provision. Companies that specialise in bus operations or passenger transport services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) Ipswich - Shotely Gate (September 2017). 16 seats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a514fb2-e02c-4863-86cc-b47873c579d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2017 - 25 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163 |
| 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 EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2017 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a514fb2-e02c-4863-86cc-b47873c579d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a514fb2-e02c-4863-86cc-b47873c579d6
  4th 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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