Award

QHH012 09:00 2026-01-27 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Whatfield Primary School, Whatfield, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "QHH012 09:00 2026-01-27 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Whatfield Primary School, Whatfield, Suffolk - AWARD" has been completed. Managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, this contract falls within the transport services industry category. The contract covers services within the United Kingdom, specifically related to the provision of passenger transport. The services are set to begin on 29th January 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The tender was initiated as a mini competition under Suffolk County Council's Dynamic Purchasing System and the deadline for submission of bids was on 27th January 2026. The contract was awarded to Hadleigh Private Hire Cars Limited on 27th January 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to engage with local government contracts, potentially elevating their market presence and expanding service offerings. Enterprises specialising in transport services within the region are especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders. While this contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement process used by Suffolk County Council can be beneficial for businesses strategising to compete for future opportunities in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHH012 09:00 2026-01-27 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Whatfield Primary School, Whatfield, 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. QHH012 09:00 2026-01-27 Stowmarket, Suffolk to Whatfield Primary School, Whatfield, 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 2026-01-27. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-01-23 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-760f585e-db7f-4bd5-924c-ed9270afd961
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6f0c4a-5f0a-46cc-905e-f3dd1f3ad6ef
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
£22,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HADLEIGH PRIVATE HIRE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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