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title: "2018-08-08 11:00 Multiple Lots to St Christopher's Academy - AWARD"
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# 2018-08-08 11:00 Multiple Lots to St Christopher's Academy - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecc763d3-3e8a-40f8-83e5-4fbfeb0f606e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk Sourcing pertains to the award of transport services for St Christopher's Academy in Ipswich. The tender was initiated on 8th August 2018, with submissions required by the same deadline. The contract period spans from 6th September 2018 to 31st July 2020, under the classification of transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement method was not specifically detailed, but this initiative sought to utilise a dynamic purchasing system which allows for a mini-competition among suppliers for multiple lots.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Companies such as Coastal Drivers and Unity Travel Ltd have participated, indicating a healthy competition in the market. Given that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, businesses of varying sizes in the transport sector, including those that can handle multiple routes effectively, stand to benefit from this contract. Engaging in such procurements can pave the way for growth, providing a steady income stream and enhancing a company's profile within public sector engagements.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Various routes to St Christopher's Academy, Ipswich. Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 11:00 on 8th August 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 12 noon on 3rd August 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01db342a-6d7c-4986-93c0-6fe9acd594ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| 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 | COASTAL DRIVERS; UNITY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01db342a-6d7c-4986-93c0-6fe9acd594ab
- 7 Dec 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01db342a-6d7c-4986-93c0-6fe9acd594ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01db342a-6d7c-4986-93c0-6fe9acd594ab
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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