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title: "FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD"
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# FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c422c2-6679-4950-98c2-7c35b4fe25f8

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for passenger transport services under the project title "FR557, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP School, Framlingham." The procurement process, initiated as a tender and following a mini competition against a Dynamic Purchasing System, falls under the industry category of transport services. The contract was recently awarded on 10th July 2026, with the project spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, completed its procurement stage at the award phase, following the procurement method details which were not specified in the document.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. Companies such as passenger coach operators and transport service providers would find this contract beneficial for business growth, given the regular transport services required within educational contexts. Although there is no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs indicated, larger established transport businesses, particularly those based in or servicing the Suffolk region, could benefit from engaging in similar future competitions.

## 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. FR557, 0900 2026-07-09, Parham - Great Glemham - Cransford - Thomas Mills High School & Sir Robert Hitcham CP 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08fb9b-f99f-4ad1-9b9a-c83e6bb32f51 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08fb9b-f99f-4ad1-9b9a-c83e6bb32f51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08fb9b-f99f-4ad1-9b9a-c83e6bb32f51
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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