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title: "2024-08-02 09:00 - QOC670 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. - AWARD"
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# 2024-08-02 09:00 - QOC670 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91622d64-d423-4e80-818e-76539b97a325

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding process for a contract titled "QOC670 Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk." This project falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process, which followed a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System and related to OJEU Notice 2018/S 031-067685, has reached its award stage as of 2nd August 2024. The contract's timeline includes a start date of 4th September 2024 and an end date of 31st July 2029. Notable locations involved include Russell Road, Ipswich, and the school site in Banham, Norfolk. The total contract value is £185,250 GBP, and all relevant submission and clarification deadlines have closed.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in passenger transport. SMEs will find this tender particularly advantageous due to its focus on such entities. A contract of this duration and value can provide long-term stability and revenue prospects, making it ideal for transport companies with the capacity to cover routes from Lowestoft to Acorn Park School. Rainbows Transport, an existing supplier based in Lowestoft, has been awarded the contract, reinforcing their market position. This type of tender is well-suited for companies looking to expand their service offerings within the Suffolk and Norfolk areas.

## 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. Lowestoft to Acorn Park School, Banham, Norfolk. 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 09:00 Friday 2nd August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 29th July 2024 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/0beff7f6-b58c-4d10-8b3f-3cc777f2090a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,250 |
| 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 | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beff7f6-b58c-4d10-8b3f-3cc777f2090a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beff7f6-b58c-4d10-8b3f-3cc777f2090a
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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