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title: "2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - AWARD"
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# 2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fb9f7e6-76cc-4861-a1d9-b849113d914a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed the award of a contract titled "2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School - AWARD" as part of their procurement process for passenger transport services. Classified under CPV code 60000000, this project is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to Thompsons Coaches Ltd. The initial deadline for tender submissions was 9th July 2025, followed by an award publication on 15th July 2025. This service is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and extends globally, including regions like Europe and the Channel Islands. The contract will be active from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2030, with a potential extension till 31st July 2032.

This contract provides a significant business opportunity for companies involved in transport services, offering a substantial growth prospect due to its extended duration and dynamic nature. Although not specifically targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger transport companies capable of handling extensive routings and logistical challenges would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport could lead to strategic partnerships and pave the way for future contracts under their transport services umbrella.

## 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. 2025-07-09 SB448 Mendlesham to Stowupland High School 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 WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2025 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2025 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 2032

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c832a11a-f4cf-4bfb-b75c-09c67827467b |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,280 |
| 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

- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c832a11a-f4cf-4bfb-b75c-09c67827467b
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c832a11a-f4cf-4bfb-b75c-09c67827467b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c832a11a-f4cf-4bfb-b75c-09c67827467b
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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