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title: "2021-08-23 12:00 midday - QOC372 Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (afternoons only initially) - AWARD"
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# 2021-08-23 12:00 midday - QOC372 Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (afternoons only initially) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d82735c2-4b51-4afa-80ae-e943b1542dcc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking services for the transport from Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham. This tender was awarded on 27th August 2021, following a mini-competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services, classified under the CPV category of Transport services (excl. Waste transport). The contract period is set to commence on 6th September 2021 and will extend until 31st July 2025. The key deadline for submitting proposals was 12:00 midday on 23rd August 2021, and questions for clarification were to be submitted by 15:00 on 20th August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The awarded contract, valued at £49,400, indicates that suppliers capable of delivering reliable transport solutions in the educational sector will find a competitive edge. Companies focused on local transport solutions, especially in the Ipswich area, would be particularly well-suited to engage with upcoming tenders in this category.

## 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. Ipswich to Aurora Eccles School, Quidenham (afternoons only initially) 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 12:00 midday Monday 23rd August 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 20th August 2021 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3539d7d2-2177-4e79-9fce-188343d13506 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,400 |
| 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 | CABS SMART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 20:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3539d7d2-2177-4e79-9fce-188343d13506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3539d7d2-2177-4e79-9fce-188343d13506
  27th August 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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