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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) FR557 Great Glemham - Framlingham"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) FR557 Great Glemham - Framlingham

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca4e1ce-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which is seeking services for the "Passenger Transport (Education) FR557" project, aimed at providing school day transportation between Great Glemham and Framlingham. The procurement is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) and falls within the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 1st July 2016. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2016 and is set to conclude on 30th July 2021. The total contract value is £210,000, with the award publication date recorded as 29th November 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on transport services, particularly those specialising in school transport solutions. Companies interested in this opportunity should consider registering as approved transport providers through the Suffolk Sourcing System, as detailed in the tender description. Local transport providers or larger firms with experience in educational transport services in the East of England will be well-suited to compete, fostering business growth through involvement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

School day service, transporting pupils between Great Glemham 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/b490264a-4288-4154-a864-9ed423ea469e |
| 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 | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,750 |
| 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 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b490264a-4288-4154-a864-9ed423ea469e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420bc2d3-9387-46ff-8736-a4dd5ba9b505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b490264a-4288-4154-a864-9ed423ea469e
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420bc2d3-9387-46ff-8736-a4dd5ba9b505
  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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