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title: "QOC587 2023-08-31 0900 - Brantham to Wilds Lodge School, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8QQ (4 passenger seats) - AWARD"
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# QOC587 2023-08-31 0900 - Brantham to Wilds Lodge School, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8QQ (4 passenger seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e54b4373-1d82-4f7e-aaec-1e874d59a6d9

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently finalised a transport services contract. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to secure passenger transport services from Brantham to Wilds Lodge School in Empingham, Oakham, with a contract period starting on September 5, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2024. The procurement classified under transport services had a deadline for submissions on August 31, 2023, at 09:00 and a deadline for clarification questions on August 29, 2023, at 09:00. The award of the contract went to UNITY TRAVEL ltd, with contract extension rights available until July 31, 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for transport service providers seeking to expand their business within the East of England region, particularly in Suffolk. Businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport services should consider engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. The awarded contract period offers stability for the winning supplier, UNITY TRAVEL ltd, providing a platform for sustainable business growth and partnership with the council. The tender's completion signifies a successful partnership establishment and ongoing service provision, demonstrating potential for repeat business and growth for the involved service provider.

## 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. QOC587 2023-08-31 0900 - Brantham to Wilds Lodge School, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8QQ (4 passenger seats) 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 0900 on 31/08/2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 29/08/2023 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c5d894-92be-4faf-b1c7-afe05edaf2ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c5d894-92be-4faf-b1c7-afe05edaf2ae
- 1 Sep 2023 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c5d894-92be-4faf-b1c7-afe05edaf2ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c5d894-92be-4faf-b1c7-afe05edaf2ae
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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