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QBE041 0900 2025-11-10 Needham Market to Green Light Trust, The Foundary, Bury St Edmunds and West Stow Country Park, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a mini competition within the Dynamic Purchasing System for the "Supply of Passenger Transport Services". The specific contract, titled "QBE041 0900 2025-11-10 Needham Market to Green Light Trust, The Foundary, Bury St Edmunds, and West Stow Country Park, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds (4-seater vehicle required)" has already reached the Award stage. The procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with a contract value of £19,494. The procurer, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has successfully awarded the contract to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. The tender was completed on 10th November 2025, and the contract will commence on 13th November 2025, running until 31st July 2027, with services primarily located in the Suffolk region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses equipped with a fleet capable of providing a 4-seater vehicle service may find this opportunity aligning with their capabilities, particularly if they are experienced in fulfilling public sector transportation needs. While the tender was not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an attractive prospect for larger transport service providers seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can assist businesses in building long-term relationships with public authorities, enhancing their reputation, and accessing additional similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QBE041 0900 2025-11-10 Needham Market to Green Light Trust, The Foundary, Bury St Edmunds and West Stow Country Park, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds (4seater 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. QBE041 0900 2025-11-10 Needham Market to Green Light Trust, The Foundary, Bury St Edmunds and West Stow Country Park, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds (4seater 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 2025-11-10. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-11-04 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85d14dad-7444-4f91-a0db-4d849e6d1a88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ae504c-1351-4f9b-8af5-534b2f28e248
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
£19,494 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 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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