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ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the ST332 transportation contract, focusing on services from Mendham to Stradbroke High School, which entails managing 53-seat school bus operations. The procurement falls under the "Transport services" category and is situated in Suffolk, with potential coverage extending to various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others. The procurement method details were not specified, but it involves a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract has been awarded to Whincop Coaches, effective from 4th September 2025 until 31st July 2030, with an option to extend until the end of July 2033. Key deadlines included submission returns by 8th July 2025 and clarification questions by 3rd July 2025.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their market presence in Suffolk and possibly beyond. Companies with expertise in managing efficient and reliable transportation services, particularly those adhering to the requirements of educational institutions, could leverage this contract to bolster their business growth. While the procurement process may not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, entities capable of delivering high-quality, scalable transport solutions may find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) - 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. ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) 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 2025-07-08. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-07-03 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830b9238-1df1-4b1b-8ed7-f3d086fc83dc
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
£516,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Leila Riches
Contact Email
leila.riches@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 265993

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

WHINCOP COACHES

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