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title: "2021-09-10 1000 QIP816 Hitcham to Thomas Wolsey Academy, Ipswich (4 seats wheelchair accessible vehicle and a passenger assistant required) - AWARD"
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# 2021-09-10 1000 QIP816 Hitcham to Thomas Wolsey Academy, Ipswich (4 seats wheelchair accessible vehicle and a passenger assistant required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca34e7e6-6e0f-432d-9f5e-c0a73b19b7ba

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport and involves a tender titled "QIP816 Hitcham to Thomas Wolsey Academy, Ipswich," which focuses on the provision of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and a passenger assistant. This award process falls under the services category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport), within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 10th September 2021, with a contract period commencing from 13th September 2021 and extending until 31st July 2026. The awarded contract has a total value of £119,700, and the buying organisation may choose to extend the contract until the specified end date.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses that can provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained assistance will find this procurement especially relevant. Competing for this contract may enhance visibility and establish fruitful partnerships within the public sector. The awarded contract indicates a commitment to inclusivity, making it a great fit for companies focused on accessible transportation solutions.

## 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. QIP816 Hitcham to Thomas Wolsey Academy, Ipswich (4 seats wheelchair accessible vehicle and a passenger assistant required). 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 10am on Friday 10th September 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Thursday 9th September 2021 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158e358d-4513-4b61-9c10-45824d86cd10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,700 |
| 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 | PHOENIX TRAVEL CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158e358d-4513-4b61-9c10-45824d86cd10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158e358d-4513-4b61-9c10-45824d86cd10
  10th September 2021 - 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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