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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) ML406 - Beck Row to various schools (7 or 8 seats)"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) ML406 - Beck Row to various schools (7 or 8 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e97b6e36-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is seeking providers for the "Passenger Transport (Education) ML406" contract, which involves transporting pupils with valid bus passes from Beck Row to various schools. This procurement is classified under transport services, specifically under the CPV code for transport services (excluding waste transport). The tender process followed an open procedure, where expressions of interest were accepted until the deadline on 11th August 2016. The contract commenced on 1st September 2016 and is set to continue until 31st July 2020, with a total contract value of £53,000.

This opportunity presents an excellent chance for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in school transport services with the capacity to cater to small groups, as it primarily involves services for school children. Potential suppliers must register on the Suffolk Sourcing System and become approved transport providers to participate in the tendering process. The clear criteria for tender applications favour businesses experienced in contract management, child safety standards, and timely service delivery, indicating a need for reliable and compliant service providers.

## 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/0d130eb6-6e19-4fa7-80f4-75ed29bd15cc |
| 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 | £66,880 |
| 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 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d130eb6-6e19-4fa7-80f4-75ed29bd15cc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11c6f5c-3bcb-48e5-ba9c-737e920f92cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d130eb6-6e19-4fa7-80f4-75ed29bd15cc
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11c6f5c-3bcb-48e5-ba9c-737e920f92cd
  20th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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