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title: "Passenger Transport (Education)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc7e899b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-30"
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# Passenger Transport (Education)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc7e899b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Suffolk County Council for a contract titled "Passenger Transport (Education)" within the transport services industry, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2016 and concluding on 30th July 2021. The tender process was initiated with an open procurement method, and it was published on 2nd June 2016. The total contract value amounts to £209,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly transport service providers, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with capabilities in educational transport services. Interested parties are advised to first join the list of approved transport providers and to register on the Suffolk Sourcing System to access detailed tender documents and respond effectively.

## Notice

A school day service transporting pupils between Silverleys Green and Framlingham. 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/b8970305-d497-4a40-b0b4-b9eff94b3b4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,765 |
| 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 | THOMPSONS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8970305-d497-4a40-b0b4-b9eff94b3b4c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9527c6b5-2309-4a69-a1e0-14ef0dad4985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8970305-d497-4a40-b0b4-b9eff94b3b4c
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9527c6b5-2309-4a69-a1e0-14ef0dad4985
  2nd June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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