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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) ML408 - Freckenham to Mildenhall (8 seats)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2016-11-29"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) ML408 - Freckenham to Mildenhall (8 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e97e67e8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Passenger Transport (Education) ML408 - Freckenham to Mildenhall (8 seats)" service, aimed at transporting pupils with a Suffolk County Council transport bus pass. This contract, valued at £56,250, falls under the category of transport services and is located in the East of England. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 11 August 2016 and the contract period set to run from 1 September 2016 until 31 July 2020.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for logistics and transport businesses, particularly those experienced in educational transport services. Companies interested in expanding their operations should consider becoming approved transport providers with Suffolk County Council, as this contract aligns with the need for reliable pupil transportation. Registered suppliers can access necessary tender documents and guidance to respond effectively, making it an attractive opportunity for well-established or expanding transport services focused on educational contracts.

## 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/d299f97a-3e58-4b83-8c44-3ddd0c0935ec |
| 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 | £56,250 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d299f97a-3e58-4b83-8c44-3ddd0c0935ec
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec231b48-7d20-41a1-b657-f62a86385d6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d299f97a-3e58-4b83-8c44-3ddd0c0935ec
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec231b48-7d20-41a1-b657-f62a86385d6a
  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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