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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) FR552 Metfield to Framlingham"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) FR552 Metfield to Framlingham

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8803eb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender issued by Suffolk County Council for the provision of a passenger transport service (Education) between Metfield and Framlingham, detailed in the title "Passenger Transport (Education) FR552". This service operates as a local bus service for transporting school pupils, with a value of £200,000. The tender was published on 2nd June 2016 and the tender period ended on 1st July 2016. Although the tender is complete, the contract period commenced on 1st September 2016 and concludes on 30th July 2021. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation in the tendering process. The service is classified under the CPV code for transport services, excluding waste transport, and is located in the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for bus and transport service providers looking to expand their clientele, especially those with experience in educational transport services. Companies that have the capability to meet the operational requirements outlined by Suffolk County Council and have established credentials as approved transport providers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses can find further details on becoming an approved provider via Suffolk On Board and must register on the Suffolk Sourcing System to access pertinent tender documents.

## Notice

School day service, operating as a local bus service, transporting pupils between Metfield 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/3f319a73-ffad-48a4-97b5-a318e31e4ee4 |
| 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 | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,250 |
| 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 | SIMONDS OF BOTESDALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f319a73-ffad-48a4-97b5-a318e31e4ee4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5e3218-fc0d-4f37-9887-935112484f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f319a73-ffad-48a4-97b5-a318e31e4ee4
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5e3218-fc0d-4f37-9887-935112484f9a
  2nd June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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