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title: "QLT992 2024-12-02 (0900) Saxmundham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD"
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# QLT992 2024-12-02 (0900) Saxmundham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b51521-f01e-4acc-ae2a-8e383de95ce3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport awarded a contract for the provision of transport services from Saxmundham to The Ashley School in Lowestoft using an 8-seated vehicle with a passenger assistant. This procurement falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000, and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract started on 5th December 2024 and runs until 31st July 2029, following a tender process initiated as a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Key deadlines included a submission deadline by 2nd December 2024 and clarification questions by 29th November 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide vehicles equipped for passenger assistance. SMEs and VCSEs were unfortunately not deemed suitable for this particular contract, suggesting a preference for more established transport providers with the capacity to deliver over the long contract term. Rainbows Transport, based in Lowestoft, was the successful supplier, indicating an openness to local service providers with robust capabilities in providing specialised transportation solutions. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 273,674.10, contributing to business growth by securing long-term government contracts.

## 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. QLT992 2024-12-02 (0900) Saxmundham to The Ashley School, Lowestoft (8 seated vehicle with passenger assistant) 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 0900 on 02/12/2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 29/11/2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327577e9-fbc6-4248-93c5-89ebb2092ce1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,674 |
| 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 PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINBOWS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327577e9-fbc6-4248-93c5-89ebb2092ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327577e9-fbc6-4248-93c5-89ebb2092ce1
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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