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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) FR555 Debenham - Framlingham"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) FR555 Debenham - Framlingham

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8f8424-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council conducted a public procurement process for the contract titled "Passenger Transport (Education) FR555 Debenham - Framlingham," which involves providing school day transport services for pupils between Debenham and Framlingham. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was formally awarded on 19 July 2016, with a total value of £195,652. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2016 and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2021. This opportunity is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) with delivery addresses located in the East of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing local bus services for educational purposes. Businesses that would benefit from this tender include registered transport providers that meet the approval criteria set by Suffolk County Council. Firms looking to grow their operations in the education transport sector should consider this an advantageous opportunity, especially those unfamiliar with the tendering process, as the council offers guidance on registration and document access through its dedicated sourcing platform.

## Notice

School day service, operating as a local bus service, transporting pupils between Debenham 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/8cb5c0c3-d7e8-4968-bd8b-cd59cbda6248 |
| 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 | 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 | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,652 |
| 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 | SWALLOW COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb5c0c3-d7e8-4968-bd8b-cd59cbda6248
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801ba955-ff3d-4463-8ec0-3944097f99a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb5c0c3-d7e8-4968-bd8b-cd59cbda6248
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801ba955-ff3d-4463-8ec0-3944097f99a9
  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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