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QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, related to the project titled "QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD". It falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 24 September 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 2 October 2025 and will end on 31 July 2026. The procurement method was not specified in detail. The deadline for tender submissions was 9:00 AM on 24 September 2025, with clarification questions needing submission by 9:00 AM on 17 September 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, specifically those able to service the specified route with a 4-seater vehicle. It is particularly suitable for businesses capable of consistently providing reliable transport services in the designated area of Suffolk County. The contract has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, emphasising a potential market for similar-sized cab or transport companies wishing to expand their client base in local government procurement. Although the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies aiming to diversify their operations into public service contracts can leverage this as a reference for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (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. QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (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 0900 2025-09-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-17 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a91ef2e-7cbc-476a-a73b-bd606782349f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05480de3-6729-4c93-9607-475983fd72f7
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
£4,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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

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