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title: "CON-IBC004 - Ipswich town centre to Broke Hall & Bixley Farm via Felixstowe Road (Sundays & Bank Holidays) - AWARD"
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# CON-IBC004 - Ipswich town centre to Broke Hall & Bixley Farm via Felixstowe Road (Sundays & Bank Holidays) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdaf1bde-fca9-4c4d-a060-a387627add36

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the local bus service from Ipswich town centre to Broke Hall & Bixley Farm via Felixstowe Road. The procurement process was completed, and the contract value is £38,105.36 GBP. The contract period starts on 30th October 2022 and runs until 5th January 2025. The deadline for returned submissions was 11th July 2022, with the council reserving the right to extend the contract until 3rd January 2027. This contract falls under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport).

This awarded tender by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the passenger transport services sector to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participating, offering a chance for growth and business development. Suppliers like First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd have secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for businesses in the local bus service sector. Businesses interested in providing similar services should consider future tender opportunities for sustainable growth and partnering with the council for long-term service provision.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Local bus service - Ipswich town centre to Broke Hall & Bixley Farm via Felixstowe Road (Sundays & Bank Holidays). Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 1000 on Monday 11th July 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1000 on Friday 08th July 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 03rd January 2027. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS50,834.00 exclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3967b16-1c9c-4326-8905-0002daf341e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2022 - 5 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,105 |
| 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| 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 | FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3967b16-1c9c-4326-8905-0002daf341e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3967b16-1c9c-4326-8905-0002daf341e2
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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