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title: "ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) - AWARD"
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# ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-486ce3a6-de08-44e4-992f-aab9a84e379a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for the ST332 transportation contract, focusing on services from Mendham to Stradbroke High School, which entails managing 53-seat school bus operations. The procurement falls under the "Transport services" category and is situated in Suffolk, with potential coverage extending to various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others. The procurement method details were not specified, but it involves a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract has been awarded to Whincop Coaches, effective from 4th September 2025 until 31st July 2030, with an option to extend until the end of July 2033. Key deadlines included submission returns by 8th July 2025 and clarification questions by 3rd July 2025.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their market presence in Suffolk and possibly beyond. Companies with expertise in managing efficient and reliable transportation services, particularly those adhering to the requirements of educational institutions, could leverage this contract to bolster their business growth. While the procurement process may not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, entities capable of delivering high-quality, scalable transport solutions may find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities with governmental organisations.

## 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. ST332, 0900 2025-07-08, Mendham - Weybread - Fressingfield - Stradbroke High School (53 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830b9238-1df1-4b1b-8ed7-f3d086fc83dc |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £516,800 |
| 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 | WHINCOP COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830b9238-1df1-4b1b-8ed7-f3d086fc83dc
- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830b9238-1df1-4b1b-8ed7-f3d086fc83dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830b9238-1df1-4b1b-8ed7-f3d086fc83dc
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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