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FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which sought to award a contract under their Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The tender, titled "FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 seats) - AWARD," falls within the transport services industry category. The contract location is primarily within the United Kingdom, with delivery potentially extending to various regions, including Europe and beyond. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 12th August 2025. The process initiated on the same date had its deadline for submissions on 12th August 2025 at 9:00 AM, following a clarification deadline on 1st August 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method details are unspecified.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of delivering passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £64,505, was granted to Whincop Coaches, indicating a preference for established suppliers in the field. Although the procurement process had suitability criteria indicating it was not specifically aimed at small or voluntary organisations, businesses with the infrastructure to manage significant transport contracts, particularly in educational settings, would find this procurement aligns with their growth strategies. The opportunity for such a tender broadens competitive scope for regional transport companies aiming to expand their operations and participate in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 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. FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 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 2025-08-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-726bb6c1-7f71-4b47-b1a8-2b367ad05e9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712f452-7d17-4e46-bc33-a521117a3046
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
£64,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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