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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) LS014 - Chillesford - Saxmundham Free School (24 seats)"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) LS014 - Chillesford - Saxmundham Free School (24 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9099cfd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "Passenger Transport (Education) LS014 - Chillesford - Saxmundham Free School," initiated by Suffolk County Council. This contract involves providing transport services for school pupils with a total value of £171,000. The procurement method was an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 29 July 2016. The associated contract period commenced on 1 September 2016 and is set to end on 31 July 2021. The services are classified under transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and the delivery will occur in the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large transport service providers to expand their business within the education sector. Companies that specialise in school transportation or have experience in providing similar services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Being an approved provider is a prerequisite for participation, which adds a level of exclusivity, thereby creating a favourable market environment for capable businesses looking to enhance their portfolio with government contracts.

## Notice

A school day service comprising 24 seats, transporting pupils to/from school. Additional information: To express an interest in this tender, you must first join our list of approved transport providers. Details on how to become an approved transport provider can be found at the following website; http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/ Once on our approved list of transport providers, you will need to be registered on the Suffolk Sourcing System to enable you to access and download the tender documents. To register onto the Suffolk Sourcing System, please visit the website address below; www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Once you have accessed the Suffolk Sourcing website click on the "Register as a Supplier" link. Click on the "User Guides" link if you require guidance on registering your organisation and setting up system users. The guides also explain how to download tender documents and respond to tender opportunities. If you require any further help or assistance, please go to the "Contact Us" link at the top of the website page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c1e268-6f91-4113-89e7-8092a77c501f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,125 |
| 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 |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 | PF TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c1e268-6f91-4113-89e7-8092a77c501f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7f09bb-1266-4a54-9ccb-996657e7cc27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c1e268-6f91-4113-89e7-8092a77c501f
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7f09bb-1266-4a54-9ccb-996657e7cc27
  30th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolkonboard.com/tendering-and-contracts/list-of-approved-transport-suppliers/

## Provenance

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