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QOC017 0900 2026-09-11 Ipswich to Compass Community School, Essex, Little Clacton (4-seater) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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11 Sep 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a scheduled journey from Ipswich to Compass Community School in Little Clacton, Essex. The requirement was for a four-seater vehicle, indicating a small-scale school transport service rather than a wider fleet or general transport operation. The procurement falls within transport services (CPV 60000000). The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich. The service connects the Ipswich area with the school in Little Clacton, Essex, and is intended to provide transport for the school journey. Businesses relevant to this requirement include passenger transport operators, private hire or taxi companies, and other providers able to deliver school-related journeys using a suitable four-seat vehicle.

This procurement has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. The award was made on 11 September 2026 to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd for £22,344. The awarded contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, and the council reserved the right to extend it until 31 July 2028. The original submission deadline was 09:00 on 11 September 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 10 September 2026. The tender was for services and is recorded as complete. The published outcome identifies one supplier and one awarded requirement; the award is active.

This award shows that Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport uses a Dynamic Purchasing System and mini-competitions to source small, defined school transport journeys. A credible competitor for comparable requirements would need to operate passenger transport services, provide a reliable four-seat vehicle, and organise journeys between Ipswich and education settings in Essex. The requirement suits a taxi, private hire or specialist local transport operator with the ability to manage a regular school route and meet the council’s operational expectations for dependable service. Suppliers already positioned to participate in the relevant Dynamic Purchasing System would understand the council’s route-based purchasing model and the need to respond to individual transport requirements rather than only large fleet contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC017 0900 2026-09-11 Ipswich to Compass Community School, Essex, Little Clacton (4-seater) - 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. QOC017 0900 2026-09-11 Ipswich to Compass Community School, Essex, Little Clacton (4-seater) 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 2026-09-11. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-09-10 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31ST July 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7890541d-1932-41c1-81c5-2f0d70eedab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64183640-3f77-4037-ae26-c47c5de2ea9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£22,344 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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