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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) ML413 - Lakenheath to Mildenhall College (49 or 53 seats)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-29"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) ML413 - Lakenheath to Mildenhall College (49 or 53 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98a9387-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has concluded the tender process for the Passenger Transport (Education) service, covering the route from Lakenheath to Mildenhall College. This contract, valued at £140,000, falls within the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and is located in the East of England. The tender was published on 20th July 2016, with submissions closing on 11th August 2016. The awarded contract commences on 1st September 2016 and remains in effect until 31st July 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing school transport solutions. Companies that have the capacity to manage and operate vehicles capable of accommodating 49 to 53 passengers would find this tender relevant. Additionally, vendors must meet the requirements to become an approved transport provider for Suffolk County Council, making this an avenue for particularly those looking to expand their public sector engagements and service offerings in the education transport sector.

## 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/c1610637-02ce-470f-8723-4bb89f4b2252 |
| 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 | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,984 |
| 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 | NEAL'S TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1610637-02ce-470f-8723-4bb89f4b2252
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119cea7c-b1ca-47e2-837d-c1af05606df7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1610637-02ce-470f-8723-4bb89f4b2252
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119cea7c-b1ca-47e2-837d-c1af05606df7
  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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