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QIP377 0900 2026-01-30 Bury St Edmunds - Sendsory, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "QIP377 0900 2026-01-30 Bury St Edmunds - Sendsory, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD," is categorised under Transport Services (excluding waste transport). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. The contract is valued at £10,985.80 and covers a period from 2nd February 2026 to 31st July 2026. Key dates include a tender deadline on 30th January 2026, with the award date coinciding with this deadline. The procurement method details are not specified in the document.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing 4-seated vehicles. Although the suitability criteria are not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies could benefit from engaging in this sector, especially those operating in or around Suffolk. The successful supplier, Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, will be responsible for operations between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, providing vital services as part of the Suffolk County Council's transport network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP377 0900 2026-01-30 Bury St Edmunds - Sendsory, Ipswich (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. QIP377 0900 2026-01-30 Bury St Edmunds - Sendsory, Ipswich (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 2026-01-30 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-29 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76f56d54-b71b-404c-9c1c-f6ed52219db6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0357de0-4a33-4b4f-9e01-d7beadb08e4f
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
£10,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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
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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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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