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title: "FR561, 0900 2026-07-09, Charsfield - Monewden - Hoo - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (16 seats) - AWARD"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT"
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# FR561, 0900 2026-07-09, Charsfield - Monewden - Hoo - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (16 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-349b3bf2-0346-4fea-b9cd-b4134a814314

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "FR561, 0900 2026-07-09, Charsfield - Monewden - Hoo - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (16 seats) - AWARD" was initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This process falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and is classified as a service procurement. The tender involved a mini-competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for providing passenger transport services. The key deadlines for this process included a submission deadline of 09:00 on 9th July 2026 and a clarification question deadline of 09:00 on 7th July 2026. The procurement stage is complete with the award having been made active as of 10th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating within the passenger transport sector, specifically those capable of meeting the logistics for school transport services within Suffolk. Although the procurement was initiated via a mini-competition process which might suggest a preference for familiarity and reliability, it serves as a platform to establish long-term relationships with Suffolk County Council, potentially opening avenues for future contracts of a similar nature. Businesses such as local coach companies or transport operators who are suitably equipped to handle scheduled routes for educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete in opportunities like this one.

## Notice

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. FR561, 0900 2026-07-09, Charsfield - Monewden - Hoo - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (16 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6233247-90a9-46cf-a6c4-dcb13018bd07 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,875 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMPSONS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6233247-90a9-46cf-a6c4-dcb13018bd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6233247-90a9-46cf-a6c4-dcb13018bd07
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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