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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) LS018 - Little Glemham to Saxmundham Free and Alde Valley Schools (16 seats)"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) LS018 - Little Glemham to Saxmundham Free and Alde Valley Schools (16 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9144ee5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking suppliers for a public procurement contract titled "Passenger Transport (Education) LS018," which provides a school day service for 16 seats transporting pupils between Little Glemham, Saxmundham Free, and Alde Valley Schools. The contract is classified under transport services and falls within the services category, with a total value of £157,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 29 July 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2016 and will run until 31 July 2021, with the awarded contract recently announced on 26 August 2016.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to operate passenger transport for educational institutions. Companies interested in this contract should note that participation requires prior registration as an approved transport provider through the Suffolk Sourcing System. This process allows businesses to access vital tender documentation and respond to future opportunities, positioning them for potential growth in the public sector transport market.

## Notice

A school day service comprising 16 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/b6aa9735-628a-4a2f-94a6-8e70c4068019 |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,250 |
| 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 | WHINCOP COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aa9735-628a-4a2f-94a6-8e70c4068019
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb9d174-e10d-444d-a3ca-ab53d025612b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aa9735-628a-4a2f-94a6-8e70c4068019
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb9d174-e10d-444d-a3ca-ab53d025612b
  30th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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