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title: "FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD"
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# FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham (36 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4670c2d-c46e-4d7f-baab-7fc88b6b3574

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded an award process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services, specifically targeting transport routes between Debenham and Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham. The procurement falls under the service category of transport services (CPV code 60000000) and was executed through a mini competition on a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement was managed by Suffolk County Council, situated in Ipswich, with the award finalised on 10th July 2026. The awarded tender, IT-368-20402-FR555, supports transport across various locations, primarily within the United Kingdom but extending to other regions as per project needs.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in a stable contractual relationship over a three-year period, offering consistency and potential for growth. Although the procurement was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, established transport service providers, particularly those capable of operating multiple routes and managing logistical requirements within Suffolk and surrounding areas, would find this opportunity viable. For businesses like Thompsons Coaches Ltd, who secured the contract, the engagement paves the way to enhance service offerings and leverage capacity in the transport sector.

## 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. FR555, 0900 2026-07-09, Debenham - Pettaugh - Ashfield - Earl Soham - Saxtead Green - Thomas Mills High 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/dd507491-e4eb-4e58-a674-c79df2bdd7f6 |
| 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 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd507491-e4eb-4e58-a674-c79df2bdd7f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd507491-e4eb-4e58-a674-c79df2bdd7f6
  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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