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title: "Consultancy Services for Assessments of Viability and Customer Experience relating to Ipswich Buses - AWARD"
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# Consultancy Services for Assessments of Viability and Customer Experience relating to Ipswich Buses - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-901916be-a130-4ced-8a70-2d396273d29e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ipswich Borough Council, through its Suffolk Sourcing department, seeking consultancy services to assess the viability and customer experience related to Ipswich Buses. This process is currently at the Award stage, following an open procurement method. The contract period runs from 3rd May 2017 to 16th June 2017, with the tender evaluation completed on 15th June 2017. Interested businesses should note the original deadline for submissions was on 18th April 2017.

This opportunity may yield significant growth potential for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services, including financial and general management consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project especially relevant, as the service encompasses assessments that directly impact public transportation services in Ipswich. Competitors with experience in customer experience evaluations and strategic assessments for local councils would be particularly well-suited to participate.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council which owns Ipswich Buses Ltd, is inviting Quotes for the provision of consultancy services for Assessments of Viability and Customer Experience relating to Ipswich Buses. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd42b893-0490-42b7-929d-96ca5fa39109 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,230 |
| 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 2DE |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MCL TRANSPORT CONSULTANTS; THE T A S PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd42b893-0490-42b7-929d-96ca5fa39109

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd42b893-0490-42b7-929d-96ca5fa39109
  16th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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