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title: "2021-08-17 1200 QLS020 Ipswich to SET Saxmundham, Saxmundham (6 seats and a Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD"
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# 2021-08-17 1200 QLS020 Ipswich to SET Saxmundham, Saxmundham (6 seats and a Passenger Assistant required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb97ccaa-aeb6-4078-8868-863b4b8867f7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the procurement process for a contract related to the supply of passenger transport services. The awarded tender, identified as QLS020, involves providing transport from Ipswich to Saxmundham, requiring six seats and a passenger assistant. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st July 2026. The procurement process was initiated through a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, and the key dates included a submission deadline of 17th August 2021 and a clarification deadline of 13th August 2021. The contract award amounts to £116,090, classified under the CPV category for transport services (excl. waste transport).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria. As the contract includes a request for a passenger assistant, companies that offer trained personnel along with vehicle services will have a competitive advantage. The long-term nature of the contract and the potential for extensions until 2029 may attract businesses aiming to establish stable relationships with a local authority, thereby supporting growth and enhancing service delivery in the region.

## 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. QLS020 Ipswich to SET Saxmundham, Saxmundham (6 seats and a 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 Tuesday 17th August 2021 at 1200. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Friday 13th August 2021 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25acd739-ffbb-4b00-a385-633b67a673dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,090 |
| 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 | 405 CAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25acd739-ffbb-4b00-a385-633b67a673dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25acd739-ffbb-4b00-a385-633b67a673dc
  23rd August 2021 - 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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