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title: "2021-09-20 0900 QSC090 Polstead to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seats, passenger assistant required and wheelchair accessible vehicle) - AWARD"
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# 2021-09-20 0900 QSC090 Polstead to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seats, passenger assistant required and wheelchair accessible vehicle) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8348a8f-059b-4b54-931d-a65eea0afb43

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport seeking services for transporting students from Polstead to Hillside Special School in Sudbury. The award, titled "2021-09-20 0900 QSC090," falls under the transport services industry category. The tender was awarded on 23rd September 2021, with the contract starting on 27th September 2021 and continuing until 31st July 2026. The deadline for submissions was 9am on 20th September 2021, with a final opportunity for clarification questions by 5pm on 17th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and the necessary support staff, such as passenger assistants. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable opportunity for growth, especially those located within the Suffolk region, as local firms could offer competitive advantages through familiarity with the area and community needs.

## 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. QSC090 Polstead to Hillside Special School, Sudbury (6 seats, passenger assistant required and wheelchair accessible vehicle) 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 9am on Monday 20th September 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Friday 17th September 2021 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 20th September 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006a9085-5b5b-4aef-8221-14f4dcba3152 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,750 |
| 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 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 | ALBANY TRAVEL (IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006a9085-5b5b-4aef-8221-14f4dcba3152

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006a9085-5b5b-4aef-8221-14f4dcba3152
  23rd 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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