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title: "Provision of Buzzabout DRT service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdd0ac9a-ce25-4397-842a-08e812990a68"
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buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-08"
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# Provision of Buzzabout DRT service

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdd0ac9a-ce25-4397-842a-08e812990a68

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a demand responsive transport service in the Northern parishes of Lowestoft. The contract period will run from September 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is August 2, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the road transport services and transport agency services sectors to compete for a contract with East Suffolk Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this procurement process tailored for providing public road transport services.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is seeking to appoint a tra extend the provision of a two-day demand responsive transport service (Tuesday and Thursday) operating in the northern parishes of Lowestoft (Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters and north of Lowestoft). Operating hours are 08:30 - 16:30 both days and is subject to Section 22 licencing for which the operator must apply/update as required Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92
- 8 Jul 2024 at 08:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92
- 5 Jul 2024 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b80328-9c8e-4d78-9051-b6e641b2ec92
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk

## Provenance

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