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title: "QIP116 0900 2024-09-16 LOWESTOFT TO STONE LODGE ACADEMY, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW and THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8 seater vehicle with tail lift and passenger assistant required) - AWARD"
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# QIP116 0900 2024-09-16 LOWESTOFT TO STONE LODGE ACADEMY, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW and THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8 seater vehicle with tail lift and passenger assistant required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ed516f-9fb5-4c57-a4f3-36116c93dee6

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process titled "QIP116", related to transport services in the East of England. This contract focuses on providing an 8-seater vehicle with a tail lift and a passenger assistant for routes between Lowestoft and two academies: Stone Lodge Academy and Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, located in Suffolk, UK. The award stage was finalised on 16th September 2024, with a contract period from 18th September 2024 to 31st July 2025. This tender falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and it relates to CPV code 60000000. The procurement method details were not specified, and relevant deadlines included a submission return by 16th September 2024, 09:00, and clarification questions by 10th September 2024, 09:00.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to grow by providing specialised transportation services to educational institutions. Companies with experience in passenger transport, particularly those equipped to handle special requirements like a tail lift and passenger assistance, will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses like a-z private hire services ltd, which has been awarded this contract, demonstrate that local transportation firms in the Suffolk region can leverage such opportunities to secure substantial contracts valued at £52,164.50, thus expanding their operational footprint and service offerings.

## 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. QIP116 0900 2024-09-16 LOWESTOFT TO STONE LODGE ACADEMY, STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IP2 9HW and THOMAS WOLSEY ORMISTON ACADEMY, DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SG (8 seater vehicle with tail lift and passenger assistant required) 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 2024-09-16 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2024-09-10 0900 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/c75ad92a-b8e1-46ac-b9f0-72db64cd3f25 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,164 |
| 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 | A-Z PRIVATE HIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75ad92a-b8e1-46ac-b9f0-72db64cd3f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75ad92a-b8e1-46ac-b9f0-72db64cd3f25
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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