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title: "Passenger Transport - Various local bus services as specified to operate within Ipswich (Weekday evenings)"
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# Passenger Transport - Various local bus services as specified to operate within Ipswich (Weekday evenings)

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f547b964-5950-4111-9d85-ff249865399c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of various local bus services to operate within Ipswich during weekday evenings. This tender is categorised under transport services and falls under the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above threshold. The tender period will end at 12 noon on Monday, 29th January 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 19th February 2018, lasting until 25th September 2018. For those interested, clarification questions must be submitted by 12 noon on 22nd January 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in public transport solutions. Companies that can deliver efficient and reliable bus services, especially for evening operations, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the local transport landscape and commitment to service quality may find this contract advantageous for growth and visibility in the Ipswich area.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Various local bus services as specified to operate within Ipswich (Weekday evenings) This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Monday 29th January 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3da1d05-4b22-45dd-a866-7b4ce8956124 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 25 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,076 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSWICH BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3da1d05-4b22-45dd-a866-7b4ce8956124
- 16 Jan 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce086f8-b03b-4501-9d7d-89bcacde80e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3da1d05-4b22-45dd-a866-7b4ce8956124
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce086f8-b03b-4501-9d7d-89bcacde80e9
  16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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