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title: "2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) - AWARD"
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# 2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898c6d1c-998b-44ee-9043-7d8c79433697

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport is currently engaged in the final stage of a procurement process following the awarding of the contract titled "Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021)". This project falls under the transport services sector, specifically within the East of England region. The procurement procedure initiated a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, with the contract set to run from 1st September 2021 to 31st July 2026. Key milestones included a submission deadline on 30th July 2021 and a deadline for queries on 26th July 2021, both strictly enforced to maintain order within the process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the transport services market, particularly for SMEs capable of providing safe and efficient transportation for schoolchildren. Businesses specializing in passenger transport, particularly those with the ability to manage contracts over several years and provide tailored services, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Companies must be prepared to compete on service quality and operational efficiency to secure similar contracts in the future.

## 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. 2021-07-30 1700 hours - TN169 - Felsham, Drinkstone to Rattlesden Primary School - 29 seats (September 2021) 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 1700 HOURS ON FRIDAY 30TH JULY 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1700 HOURS ON FRIDAY 26TH JULY 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/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,550 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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 | SQUIRRELLS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50
- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50
- 19 Aug 2020 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50
- 19 Aug 2020 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f9793-853c-420a-8239-f553ee0a0c50
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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