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title: "CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park - AWARD"
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# CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b82d43-f4f0-4725-9527-e8cd086fdf69

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded the contract for a local bus service between Ipswich Town Centre and Gippeswyk Park to Simonds of Botesdale Ltd. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and covers a wide range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 7th April 2025 and ending on 2nd January 2027. Key dates included the submission deadline on 17th January 2025 and a clarification deadline on 10th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies with experience in managing local bus routes can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities. Although this specific tender process is closed, similar future opportunities can be beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and others interested in collaborating with local government entities like Suffolk County Council. Engaging in such contracts can aid in business growth through stable revenue streams and enhanced reputation in the public transport sector.

## 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. CON-IBC14 - Local Bus Service - Ipswich Town Centre - Gippeswyk Park. 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 1000 on Friday 17th January 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1000 on Friday 10th January 2025 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/dc9316b1-8e14-4d19-8ec0-7241a089d3e6 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 2 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,599 |
| 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 | SIMONDS OF BOTESDALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9316b1-8e14-4d19-8ec0-7241a089d3e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9316b1-8e14-4d19-8ec0-7241a089d3e6
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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