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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) FR549 Badingham - Framlingham"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) FR549 Badingham - Framlingham

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8537ce-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has recently completed a procurement process for a passenger transport service, titled "Passenger Transport (Education) FR549 Badingham - Framlingham". This contract, amounting to £166,000, is classified under transport services and covers the transportation of pupils between the locations of Badingham and Framlingham in the East of England. The tender originated from an open procedure and was active until 1st July 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2016 and concluding on 30th July 2021. The award notice was published on 29th November 2016, confirming the selection of Thompsons Coaches Ltd as the successful supplier.

This transport contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with experience in school transportation services. Firms that have the capacity to manage regular transport operations for educational institutions would be well-positioned to respond to similar tenders in the future. Additionally, businesses seeking to expand their service offerings or those looking to establish partnerships with public authorities may find value in becoming approved transport providers for Suffolk County Council and similar organisations.

## Notice

School day service, transporting pupils between Badingham 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/d576240e-dd8c-4c2f-8535-f0180c0b08a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 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 | £166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,835 |
| 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

- 29 Nov 2016 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576240e-dd8c-4c2f-8535-f0180c0b08a5
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0084996e-8d3b-4994-8c03-e8bf8cf35c7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576240e-dd8c-4c2f-8535-f0180c0b08a5
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0084996e-8d3b-4994-8c03-e8bf8cf35c7a
  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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