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title: "Passenger Transport (Education) DM307 - Cretingham to Debenham High School (53 seats)"
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# Passenger Transport (Education) DM307 - Cretingham to Debenham High School (53 seats)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee4f7a85-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Passenger Transport (Education) DM307 - Cretingham to Debenham High School (53 seats)" is managed by Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, England. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and has a total value of £76,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 22nd August 2016. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2016 and run until 31st July 2018. Interested suppliers were required to express their interest before the tender period ended on 8th August 2016, following specific instructions to join the list of approved transport providers and register on the Suffolk Sourcing System.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in school transport. Companies that have the capacity to manage transport for pupils, especially those holding Suffolk County Council's transport bus pass, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Firms looking to expand their operations in the East of England could significantly benefit from this award, as it offers a long-term contract to provide essential services within the education 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/472a0231-a105-4ed6-938d-b588e300cbc3 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,200 |
| 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 | VENTURER COACHWAYS LTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472a0231-a105-4ed6-938d-b588e300cbc3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ea28ad-4c41-47ef-98b3-e5acc0dc6fd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472a0231-a105-4ed6-938d-b588e300cbc3
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ea28ad-4c41-47ef-98b3-e5acc0dc6fd9
  22nd 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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