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title: "2020-10-01 1300 QIP353 Felixstowe to Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich (6 seats and a wheelchair accessible vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# 2020-10-01 1300 QIP353 Felixstowe to Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich (6 seats and a wheelchair accessible vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a71bd7a8-edeb-4fa2-8a5f-1705e4fd8927

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, through its Suffolk Sourcing team, has awarded a contract titled "QIP353 Felixstowe to Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich," requiring the provision of a mini-bus service inclusive of six seats and a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. This project, classified under transport services, was awarded on 2nd October 2020, with the contract set to commence on 5th October 2020 and continue until 31st July 2025. The procurement process involved a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the submission deadline for tenders having closed on 1st October 2020.

This contract opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the passenger transport sector, especially those specialising in accessible transport services. Given the scale of the contract valued at approximately £105,535.50, companies with experience in providing similar services or those looking to expand their operations in the public transport field would find this an appealing opportunity. Participation in such tenders can enhance visibility and establish lasting relationships with local authorities, fostering further business growth and collaboration.

## 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. QIP353 Felixstowe to Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich (6 seats and a wheelchair accessible vehicle 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 1pm on Thursday 1st October 2020. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Wednesday 30th September 2020 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/c5833708-520c-4938-8370-9b5549fe3a63 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,535 |
| 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 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 | UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5833708-520c-4938-8370-9b5549fe3a63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5833708-520c-4938-8370-9b5549fe3a63
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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