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QFX004 2026-02-05 Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0ST (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has recently completed a procurement process titled "QFX004 2026-02-05 Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe," which required a 4-seater vehicle for transport services. This tender, classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport), concluded with an award on 5th February 2026 and aimed at servicing the route from Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary in the United Kingdom. Suffolk County Council conducted this mini competition through their Dynamic Purchasing System and set a deadline for submission on the same day as the award, 5th February 2026 at 09:00. No specific procurement method details were provided.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. The contract period runs from 9th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, providing a substantial engagement period for the successful supplier. Although the tender details do not specify a preference for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, businesses similar to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this sector. Businesses can benefit from engaging with local government transport initiatives, diversifying their client base, and enhancing their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFX004 2026-02-05 Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0ST (4-seater 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. QFX004 2026-02-05 Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0ST (4-seater 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 2026-02-05 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-02-02 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6235c9a1-e1ff-462b-8e10-a628023ab4f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348b4408-da53-4ff6-a69b-b6a21da94f43
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
£5,268 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Tony Flack
Contact Email
tony.flack@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260678

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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