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title: "WE909, 0900 2024-12-12, Farlingaye High School to Martlesham, Bealings, Playford (21 seats) - AWARD"
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# WE909, 0900 2024-12-12, Farlingaye High School to Martlesham, Bealings, Playford (21 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81375fca-65aa-44bc-bb4d-05bf82eb8b97

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is the buying organisation seeking transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the project titled “WE909, 0900 2024-12-12, Farlingaye High School to Martlesham, Bealings, Playford (21 seats)”. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and is located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is at the award stage, with contract commencement scheduled for 7th January 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The deadline for submission was 12th December 2024, and clarification questions were due by 9th December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for companies in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport services. Although not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in school transportation are well-suited for this contract. Winning this tender can allow suppliers such as Thompsons Coaches Ltd, the awarded company, to secure a stable and extended contract, contributing to long-term business growth and a stronger presence in the public transport services market.

## 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. WE909, 0900 2024-12-12, Farlingaye High School to Martlesham, Bealings, Playford (21 seats) 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 0900 2024-12-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2024-12-09 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/162f657d-25e5-4c1e-91ce-9f6c5a0c1f84 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| 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 | THOMPSONS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162f657d-25e5-4c1e-91ce-9f6c5a0c1f84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162f657d-25e5-4c1e-91ce-9f6c5a0c1f84
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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