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FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for passenger transport services under the project title "FR557, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham." The procurement process, initiated as a tender and following a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, falls under the industry category of transport services. The contract was recently awarded on 10th July 2026, with the project spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, completed its procurement stage at the award phase, following the procurement method details which were not specified in the document.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Companies such as passenger coach operators and transport service providers would find this contract beneficial for business growth, given the regular transport services required within educational contexts. Although there is no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs indicated, larger established transport businesses, particularly those based in or servicing the Suffolk region, could benefit from engaging in similar future competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham (36 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. FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham (36 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 2026-07-09. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-07 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08fb9b-f99f-4ad1-9b9a-c83e6bb32f51
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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

THOMPSONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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