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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) ML411 - Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College (53 or 57 seats)"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) ML411 - Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College (53 or 57 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e987d039-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council seeking a contractor for the "Passenger Transport (Education) ML411 - Sedge Fen to Mildenhall College" service, which is designated for transporting school pupils holding Suffolk County Council transport bus passes. This tender falls under the transport services category and is located in the East of England. It was initially published on 20th July 2016, with a contract value of £140,000. The open procurement process has concluded, and the award was issued on 26th August 2016, with the contract period lasting from 1st September 2016 to 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those experienced in school transport provision. Companies that maintain compliance with the procurement guidelines set forth by Suffolk County Council, including registration on the Suffolk Sourcing System and inclusion on the approved transport providers list, would stand an advantageous position to compete. This is ideal for both small and large organisations, especially those with established capabilities in providing reliable transport solutions tailored to educational institutions.

## Notice

A school day service, only transporting pupils holding Suffolk County Council transport bus pass. Additional information: The Covid-19 outbreak has caused a delay in the planned retendering of the contract as the commissioning staff and the market were working on the COVID response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fda1709-e1a0-4362-b052-92035095bc15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,880 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEAL'S TRAVEL; NEALS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fda1709-e1a0-4362-b052-92035095bc15
- 29 Nov 2016 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6543c637-fa00-4874-a9dc-31a237f73a73
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a8f49d-41c0-4eea-a36f-66b336ed3815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fda1709-e1a0-4362-b052-92035095bc15
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6543c637-fa00-4874-a9dc-31a237f73a73
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a8f49d-41c0-4eea-a36f-66b336ed3815
  20th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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