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QIP059 0900 2026-05-13 Aldeburgh to Alderwood Academy Raeburn Rd, Ipswich IP3 0EW (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

14 May 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for passenger transport services. The tender titled "QIP059 0900 2026-05-13 Aldeburgh to Alderwood Academy Raeburn Rd, Ipswich IP3 0EW" involved a mini competition for the supply of a 4-seater vehicle. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category with CPV classification 60000000. The procurement method utilised was a Dynamic Purchasing System, as referenced by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, to be carried out between 18th May 2026 and 31st July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £7,774.80, was finalised on 14th May 2026, following the tender submission deadline of 13th May 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport services sector to engage with local council contracts and expand their footprint in the Ipswich area. Suppliers that are equipped with smaller passenger vehicles, such as those accommodating up to four passengers, are well-suited to this type of opportunity. By securing such contracts, companies can foster relationships with government entities and increase their market presence. The successful bidder, Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, signifies the competitive nature of the tender, underscoring the potential growth and networking opportunities for similar enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP059 0900 2026-05-13 Aldeburgh to Alderwood Academy Raeburn Rd, Ipswich IP3 0EW (4-seater 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. QIP059 0900 2026-05-13 Aldeburgh to Alderwood Academy Raeburn Rd, Ipswich IP3 0EW (4-seater 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 13/05/2026 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 11/05/2026 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-868f8485-2168-4402-b910-32c32b05bbcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f01a43-039c-4f40-a176-d2ddc17ee776
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 applicable
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
£7,774 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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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