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title: "2024-08-16 09:00 - QBE181 Beck Row to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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# 2024-08-16 09:00 - QBE181 Beck Row to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d84c9604-ec21-4290-acab-8948550569ea

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QBE181 Beck Row to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds". This contract falls under the transport services category, specifically covering the transportation of passengers (excluding waste transport). The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract starting from 4th September 2024 and running until 31st July 2029. The procurement method employed was not specified. The key deadlines include the submission deadline on 16th August 2024 and the deadline for clarification questions on 12th August 2024. This project is geographically significant, covering areas including but not limited to the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the passenger transport services industry. Given that the contract value is GBP 217,550, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their operations. Businesses based in or capable of operating in Suffolk would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, especially those with existing infrastructure for school transportation services. The awarded supplier, First Stop Travel EA Limited, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, demonstrates the localised nature of the service delivery expected. For businesses contemplating growth in the public sector transport services, this tender represents a significant, long-term commitment and market presence.

## 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. Beck Row to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. 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 09:00 Friday 16th August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 12th August 2024 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/56b1f375-8b20-4394-a845-52e1ced6cda3 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,550 |
| 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 STOP TRAVEL EA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b1f375-8b20-4394-a845-52e1ced6cda3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b1f375-8b20-4394-a845-52e1ced6cda3
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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