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title: "CON114 (Local Bus Service) - Diss-Eye-Ipswich (2024-06-13) - AWARD"
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# CON114 (Local Bus Service) - Diss-Eye-Ipswich (2024-06-13) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5a7a82b-94e9-43f8-96c1-b838b29cc111

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for a Local Bus Service (CON114 - Diss-Eye-Ipswich) to Simonds of Botesdale Ltd. The tender process initiated on 13th June 2024, with the submission deadline set for 13th June 2024 at 12:00. The contract starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 26th August 2028. The contract value is £1,529,338.88. The service falls under the classification of Transport services (excl. Waste transport).

This tender for the Local Bus Service presents an opportunity for companies operating in the passenger transport services sector to expand their business. Businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in providing bus services, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract duration of four years offers a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, enabling long-term business growth and strategic planning.

## 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. Local Bus Service, CON114 - Diss-Eye-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 1200 on Thursday 13th June 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1200 on Thursday 6th June 2024 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/14541d58-2cba-4d66-8e3f-c66aa5f8a6d5 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,529,338 |
| 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 | SIMONDS OF BOTESDALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14541d58-2cba-4d66-8e3f-c66aa5f8a6d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14541d58-2cba-4d66-8e3f-c66aa5f8a6d5
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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