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title: "Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) CON375 Bury St Edmunds - Alpheton."
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# Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) CON375 Bury St Edmunds - Alpheton.

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d58cc2d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Passenger Transport (Local Bus Service) CON375 has been initiated by Suffolk County Council, aimed at providing transport services between Bury St Edmunds and Alpheton. This contract, with an estimated value of £400,000, is part of the services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with completed stages resulting in an award announced on 28th June 2016. The contract period is set from 1st September 2016 to 28th August 2021, and interested parties were required to express their interest by 6th June 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for transport service providers, especially those focusing on local bus operations. Companies that are prepared to become approved transport suppliers via the Suffolk Sourcing System may benefit from this contract. It is essential for potential bidders to understand the requirements for registration and compliance to effectively compete in securing similar contracts with the Suffolk County Council and other public authorities in the region.

## Notice

A local bus service operating between Bury St Edmunds and Alpheton. Additional information: To express an interest in this tender, you must first join our list of approved transport providers. Details on how to become an approved transport provider can be found at the following website; http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/ Once on our approved list of transport providers, you will need to be registered on the Suffolk Sourcing System to enable you to access and download the tender documents. To register onto the Suffolk Sourcing System, please visit the website address below; www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Once you have accessed the Suffolk Sourcing website click on the "Register as a Supplier" link. Click on the "User Guides" link if you require guidance on registering your organisation and setting up system users. The guides also explain how to download tender documents and respond to tender opportunities. If you require any further help or assistance, please go to the "Contact Us" link at the top of the website page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf1815c-84d3-42c3-89a5-8405dea71466 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 28 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £455,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 | SUFFOLK NORSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf1815c-84d3-42c3-89a5-8405dea71466
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa82627-271c-4483-a38c-fb513a93f035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf1815c-84d3-42c3-89a5-8405dea71466
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa82627-271c-4483-a38c-fb513a93f035
  29th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/

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