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QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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10 Jul 2026 at 07:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater) - AWARD", focusing on transport services with a CPV classification of 60000000. The service is intended for a specific route from East Bergholt to Essex University. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender period ended on 7th July 2026, with the contract set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and involved a dynamic purchasing system as identified by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses within the transport sector to engage in public procurement and potentially grow their operations by partnering with a significant regional authority like Suffolk County Council. Although the procurement process has concluded with Hawk Express Cabs Ltd being awarded the contract, businesses specialising in passenger transport services could find similar future tenders beneficial for expansion. This particular contract valued at £37,240 underlines the viability and demand for specialised transport services within the UK, fostering an environment conducive to business growth for established transport providers and new entrants alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (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. QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (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 2026-07-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-03 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bddc21e-4b6b-4b7b-9426-0ed6ab8f303c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095a19ef-4382-4d6a-bebc-d0dfdc4bf3da
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
£37,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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