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ST334, 0900 2025-07-08, Heveningham - Cratfield - Swan Green - Laxfield - All Saints Primary School, Laxfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:16

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the tender process for transporting passengers in the Suffolk area, focusing on routes including Heveningham, Cratfield, Swan Green, Laxfield, All Saints Primary School, and Stradbroke High School. This involves the supply of transport services excluding waste transport, as indicated by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement stage is at the award update phase, with Whincop Coaches successfully securing the contract starting from 3rd September 2025 through to 31st July 2030, with the possibility of extension until 31st July 2033. The procurement method details are unspecified, and the deadline for tender submissions was 8th July 2025.

This transport services contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport to enhance their growth by engaging with Suffolk County Council's dynamic purchasing system. While the current award is for Whincop Coaches, businesses that specialise in transport services and have experience in handling school and community routes can position themselves for future opportunities when the contract is due for renewal or extension. Companies with a robust operational capability in the British Isles and a transparent service delivery approach are best suited to bid for similar projects facilitated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Title

ST334, 0900 2025-07-08, Heveningham - Cratfield - Swan Green - Laxfield - All Saints Primary School, Laxfield - 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. ST334, 0900 2025-07-08, Heveningham - Cratfield - Swan Green - Laxfield - All Saints Primary School, Laxfield - Stradbroke High School (57 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/ac79aa94-e397-4db4-b4dc-1204b0dd0053
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
£532,000 £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
2 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
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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

WHINCOP COACHES

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