Award

QSB428 0900 2025-10-21 Felixstowe - Olive academy, Stowmarket (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Oct 2025 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed an award in the transport services sector for a four-seated vehicle requirement between Felixstowe and Olive Academy, Stowmarket. The procurement process, identified by code IT-368-19617-QSB428, involved a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System related to passenger transport services. The award was made to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd on 21st October 2025, with a contract period commencing on 22nd October 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement process falls under the classification of transport services (excluding waste transport) and the contract value is £16,093. The buying organisation is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, and serves a broad region including the UK and Europe.

This tender can offer substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to partner with local authorities. It is particularly suited for established transport service providers looking to expand their portfolio in local government contracts. Although the tender is complete, understanding this procurement allows businesses to align offerings with future opportunities and requirements set by the Suffolk County Council, which may recur under similar frameworks or systems. Furthermore, businesses with capabilities to fulfil similar transport service needs could leverage this as a benchmark for future collaborations with public bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSB428 0900 2025-10-21 Felixstowe - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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. QSB428 0900 2025-10-21 Felixstowe - Olive academy, Stowmarket (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 2025-10-21. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-10-20 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78dc288e-2036-4520-ab4b-3eda195e6585
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad20158f-5967-4368-8af4-130ad936fd48
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
£16,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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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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