Award

2025-11-18 09:00 - QIP399 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the awarding stage for a public procurement contract titled "QIP399 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon". This contract, under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), is located within Suffolk, United Kingdom. The tender was part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, with a procurement process that commenced on 18th November 2025, the same date the award was published. The contract is set to begin on 24th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. Suffolk County Council is the buying organisation, engaging vendors for this service provision.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport solutions. Establishing a foothold with a local council like Suffolk County can provide potential for future contracts and a reliable source of income. Companies with existing operations in the UK or with the capacity to deliver services to serve the specified routes could find this contract advantageous. Although the specific procurement method details were not provided, the issuance of a contract suggests competitive awarding criteria were met, making it crucial for businesses to have established credentials and a reliable service record. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, as the supplier, exemplifies a successful bidder in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-11-18 09:00 - QIP399 Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

Notice Description

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. Stowmarket to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 09:00 Tuesday 18th November 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 17th November 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c3877-0e18-49cd-ab4a-4d82fdd7f2a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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