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ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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23 Jul 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process involving the award of a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically for the route from Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy. This process falls under the industry category for transport services. The procurement, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on 21st July 2026, with the completion of the tender defined as the same date. The contract entails a start date of 3rd September 2026 and extends until 31st August 2031, with the option to extend it until 31st July 2033. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method details are not specified. The services apply to various locations including the United Kingdom and international territories. The award was given to Coach Services Ltd with a contract value of £372,400.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities in the transport sector, particularly for companies capable of providing efficient transportation services within and beyond the UK. Suitable for mid-sized to large enterprises, the contract promises a stable and long-term engagement over several years. Businesses with experience in transport logistics, fleet management, and passenger services may find this contract attractive as it aligns with the targeted industry and promises predictable revenue over its duration. The absence of specific constraints for SMEs and VCSEs makes it more competitive for larger market players with established service frameworks and operational scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

Notice Description

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. ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy 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 TUESDAY 21ST JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST JULY 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eaa1fdc-bbcd-44b5-8c04-ef7ae6f84959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£372,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COACH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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