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QBE081 09:00 2025-09-04 Kesgrave, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, involves the procurement of passenger transport services. This specific tender, identified as QBE081, pertains to services from Kesgrave, Suffolk, to West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), this award stage process was marked for completion with a tender conclusion deadline of 09:00 on the 4th of September 2025. The contract period extends from the 9th of September 2025 up to the 31st of July 2026, providing services within the United Kingdom and potentially extending to overseas territories. The involved procurement method details remain unspecified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage and deliver passenger transportation across the specified routes in Suffolk. Whilst the contract has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, similar businesses could benefit by engaging in similar future competitions. Enterprises with extensive experience in managing dynamic transport systems, possibly with a focus on institutional transport needs, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, paving the way for growth by expanding their service offerings in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE081 09:00 2025-09-04 Kesgrave, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE081 09:00 2025-09-04 Kesgrave, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 2025-09-04. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-09-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19ade37b-528c-4bf2-b9ef-840c49b965cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9021f0-6c6d-4a93-9a06-522a826cfb46
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
£4,864 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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