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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) ML385 - Brandon to Great Heath & West Row Schools (4-8 seats)"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) ML385 - Brandon to Great Heath & West Row Schools (4-8 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96ffed4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Passenger Transport (Education) ML385 - Brandon to Great Heath & West Row Schools (4-8 seats)" is managed by Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, England. This tender is classified under the transport services industry, and it was published on 20th July 2016. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th August 2016. The contract, valued at £53,000, commenced on 1st September 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those that provide school transport services. Companies that are keen to engage in this tender must become pre-approved transport providers with Suffolk County Council, facilitating their participation in future similar contracts. Businesses that specialise in minibuses or are experienced in delivering educational transport solutions will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

A school day service, only transporting pupils holding Suffolk County Council transport bus pass. 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/3c837024-772d-41b1-a3f1-4074aebb3cbe |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,600 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c837024-772d-41b1-a3f1-4074aebb3cbe
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebfe069-79ea-4471-ae38-d64251a78321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c837024-772d-41b1-a3f1-4074aebb3cbe
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebfe069-79ea-4471-ae38-d64251a78321
  20th July 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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