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QOC876 09:00 2026-07-13 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Futures Changing, Colchester, Essex - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves the award of the contract titled "QOC876 09:00 2026-07-13 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Futures Changing, Colchester, Essex." This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. Set in locations including Stowmarket in Suffolk and Colchester in Essex, the procurement has recently completed its Award stage. The contract is valued at GBP 15,960, and the official announcement of the awarded contract was on 14th July 2026. The service delivery will commence from 1st September 2026 and run until 31st July 2027. No specific procurement method was noted for this tender.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, as it involves ongoing passenger transport requirements. Although it has already been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, similar tenders by Suffolk County Council may be well-suited for companies specialising in local and regional transport services. Businesses with capabilities in efficient route management and competitive pricing structures stand to benefit from participating in such procurement opportunities. Additionally, businesses should be attentive to the deadlines for submissions and clarification inquiries in future opportunities to ensure timely and accurate participation in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC876 09:00 2026-07-13 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Futures Changing, Colchester, Essex - 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. QOC876 09:00 2026-07-13 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Futures Changing, Colchester, Essex 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 2026-07-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-07-10 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/4bde8d13-6ab0-4459-b897-3c42a1f229e0
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
£15,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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