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QIP223 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 May 2026 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for a four-seated vehicle, to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. The project, titled "QIP223 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich," falls under the transport services industry category. The award stage was completed on 13th May 2026, with the contract commencing on 18th May 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2026. The procurement process was initiated through a dynamic purchasing system as per the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Suffolk County Council is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, and the transport services will serve multiple locations, including the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport. Though this specific contract is awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, businesses with a fleet of small vehicles may find similar opportunities through Suffolk County Council or equivalent public procurement projects. The use of a dynamic purchasing system suggests that future tenders may provide further opportunities for companies adept in flexible and rapid service deployment, aligning well with firms experienced in fulfilling municipal and educational transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP223 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (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. QIP223 0900 2026-05-13 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (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 2026-05-13. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82251126-6d76-4d99-9cae-651938854460
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£2,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
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

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