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title: "FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 seats) - AWARD"
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# FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-726bb6c1-7f71-4b47-b1a8-2b367ad05e9d

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, which sought to award a contract under their Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services. The tender, titled "FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 seats) - AWARD," falls within the transport services industry category. The contract location is primarily within the United Kingdom, with delivery potentially extending to various regions, including Europe and beyond. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 12th August 2025. The process initiated on the same date had its deadline for submissions on 12th August 2025 at 9:00 AM, following a clarification deadline on 1st August 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method details are unspecified.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of delivering passenger transport solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £64,505, was granted to Whincop Coaches, indicating a preference for established suppliers in the field. Although the procurement process had suitability criteria indicating it was not specifically aimed at small or voluntary organisations, businesses with the infrastructure to manage significant transport contracts, particularly in educational settings, would find this procurement aligns with their growth strategies. The opportunity for such a tender broadens competitive scope for regional transport companies aiming to expand their operations and participate in public sector projects.

## 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. FR560, 0900 2025-08-12, Rendham - Sweffling - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (12 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 2025-08-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-08-01 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/c712f452-7d17-4e46-bc33-a521117a3046 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,505 |
| 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

- 12 Aug 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712f452-7d17-4e46-bc33-a521117a3046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712f452-7d17-4e46-bc33-a521117a3046
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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