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QIP445 0900 2025-10-03 Elmswell - WS Training, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Oct 2025 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically a 4-seated vehicle route from Elmswell to WS Training, Ipswich. The procurement, conducted as a tender, falls under the transport services industry and is pertinent to locations including Ipswich and broader areas, as indicated by several geographical mentions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The awards stage was reached on 3rd October 2025, with a contract period commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement is classified as completed, with Hawk Express Cabs Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £17,013.36.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for transport service providers capable of meeting the logistical requirements specified by Suffolk County Council. Furthermore, it favours businesses with operational bases or logistical capabilities within the specified delivery zones. As this procurement did not limit suitability specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, diverse-sized companies in the passenger transport sector are well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. The tender's structure, driven by a dynamic purchasing system, suggests that recurring and competitive bidding is a possibility for interested enterprises within the transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP445 0900 2025-10-03 Elmswell - WS Training, 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. QIP445 0900 2025-10-03 Elmswell - WS Training, 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 2025-10-03. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-02 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7781be82-98df-4755-827b-8e4de88a471d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fd8c41-5956-4d0e-b322-9f1b7b1f967a
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
£17,013 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 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

HAWK EXPRESS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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