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2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:24

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15 Jul 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award of a contract titled "2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - AWARD" as part of their procurement process for passenger transport services. Classified under CPV code 60000000, this project is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to Thompsons Coaches Ltd. The initial deadline for tender submissions was 9th July 2025, followed by an award publication on 15th July 2025. This service is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and extends globally, including regions like Europe and the Channel Islands. The contract will be active from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2030, with a potential extension till 31st July 2032.

This contract provides a significant business opportunity for companies involved in transport services, offering a substantial growth prospect due to its extended duration and dynamic nature. Although not specifically targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger transport companies capable of handling extensive routings and logistical challenges would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport could lead to strategic partnerships and pave the way for future contracts under their transport services umbrella.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - 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. 2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School 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 WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2025 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 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb9f7e6-76cc-4861-a1d9-b849113d914a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c832a11a-f4cf-4bfb-b75c-09c67827467b
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
£420,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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