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title: "ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD"
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# ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-387744b6-e37c-487f-9012-dc87ad5190c0

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process involving the award of a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically for the route from Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy. This process falls under the industry category for transport services. The procurement, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on 21st July 2026, with the completion of the tender defined as the same date. The contract entails a start date of 3rd September 2026 and extends until 31st August 2031, with the option to extend it until 31st July 2033. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method details are not specified. The services apply to various locations including the United Kingdom and international territories. The award was given to Coach Services Ltd with a contract value of £372,400.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities in the transport sector, particularly for companies capable of providing efficient transportation services within and beyond the UK. Suitable for mid-sized to large enterprises, the contract promises a stable and long-term engagement over several years. Businesses with experience in transport logistics, fleet management, and passenger services may find this contract attractive as it aligns with the targeted industry and promises predictable revenue over its duration. The absence of specific constraints for SMEs and VCSEs makes it more competitive for larger market players with established service frameworks and operational scale.

## 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. ML442 2026-07-21 09.00 Red Lodge to Mildenhall College Academy 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 TUESDAY 21ST JULY 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY 2026 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 2033

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eaa1fdc-bbcd-44b5-8c04-ef7ae6f84959 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £372,400 |
| 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 | COACH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eaa1fdc-bbcd-44b5-8c04-ef7ae6f84959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eaa1fdc-bbcd-44b5-8c04-ef7ae6f84959
  23rd 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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