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title: "QSB253 0900 2024-11-21 Ringsfield-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett (4-seated vehicle and a female driver required) - AWARD"
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# QSB253 0900 2024-11-21 Ringsfield-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett (4-seated vehicle and a female driver required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77e0dbc-8194-4718-8aee-18d1caf578b3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for providing passenger transport services to Rainbows Transport. The project, titled "QSB253 0900 2024-11-21 Ringsfield-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett (4-seated vehicle and a female driver required)" under the industry category of Transport services, is set in the East of England region. The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 21 November 2024. The contract will commence on 22 November 2024 and conclude on 31 July 2026. The procurement method details were not specified, but the process included a dynamic purchasing system reference, with a total contract value of £50,284.26.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector. Companies specialising in providing tailored transport solutions, particularly those that can offer a 4-seater vehicle and a female driver, will find this tender favourable. Even though the procurement suitability was not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in working with public sector transport requirements, and those ready to meet the specific needs of a local council, are well-positioned to benefit and grow through this opportunity. The project's requirement for a four-seater vehicle operated by a female driver highlights a specific service niche that may appeal to safety-focused transport businesses.

## 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. QSB253 0900 2024-11-21 Ringsfield-Wetheringsett manor school, Wetheringsett (4-seated vehicle and a female driver 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 0900 2024-11-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2024-11-20 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/6ad6ef20-7357-474e-be5b-33b7a31fa666 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,284 |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2024 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad6ef20-7357-474e-be5b-33b7a31fa666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad6ef20-7357-474e-be5b-33b7a31fa666
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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