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QIP964 0900 2026-08-20 Elmswell - Apex education, Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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20 Aug 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for an education journey between Elmswell and Apex Education in Bucklesham. The requirement called for a four-seated vehicle, indicating a small-capacity, dedicated transport service rather than general fleet provision. The work falls within transport services, specifically passenger transport excluding waste transport, and is a services contract. Delivery is associated with the Elmswell and Bucklesham route in Suffolk, with the buyer based in Ipswich. The procurement was commissioned by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for its education transport needs. The selected supplier is a taxi and private-hire operator, showing that the requirement is suited to businesses able to provide reliable local passenger journeys using an appropriately sized vehicle.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Bids were due by 9:00am on 20 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 9:00am on 19 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 20 August 2026 to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd for £31,616. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2028. The tender is recorded as complete and the award is active. The published procurement information identifies a four-seated vehicle requirement and a defined education transport journey. The opportunity was not marked as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport for dependable education-related passenger transport on a local Suffolk route. A credible competitor when this requirement returns will need to operate suitable four-seat vehicles and provide consistent, punctual journeys between Elmswell and Bucklesham. Relevant capability includes managing scheduled school or education transport, coordinating daily collections and drop-offs, and maintaining dependable service standards for passengers and the council. The awarded supplier, Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, is an Ipswich-based taxi and private-hire operator, so local route knowledge and the ability to provide small-vehicle capacity are commercially relevant. Suppliers should be prepared to compete through the council’s passenger transport Dynamic Purchasing System and demonstrate operational reliability for a focused, recurring transport requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP964 0900 2026-08-20 Elmswell - Apex education, Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle required) - 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. QIP964 0900 2026-08-20 Elmswell - Apex education, Bucklesham (4-seated vehicle required) 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 2026-08-20 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-19 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-487da38a-672e-4b46-ae4c-2a940027f160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e49e08f-8fcb-4906-afbd-fadf1fb06d78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£31,616 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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