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FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services, specifically targeting transport routes between Debenham and Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham. The procurement falls under the service category of transport services (CPV code 60000000) and was executed through a mini competition on a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement was managed by Suffolk County Council, situated in Ipswich, with the award finalised on 10th July 2026. The awarded tender, IT-368-20402-FR555, supports transport across various locations, primarily within the United Kingdom but extending to other regions as per project needs.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in a stable contractual relationship over a three-year period, offering consistency and potential for growth. Although the procurement was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport service providers, particularly those capable of operating multiple routes and managing logistical requirements within Suffolk and surrounding areas, would find this opportunity viable. For businesses like Thompsons Coaches Ltd, who secured the contract, the engagement paves the way to enhance service offerings and leverage capacity in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High 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. FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High 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/dd507491-e4eb-4e58-a674-c79df2bdd7f6
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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