QOC004 0900 2026-06-10 Stowmarket to Rallysport Engineering Academy, Colchester, 4 Seater Taxi - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "QOC004 0900 2026-06-10 Stowmarket to Rallysport Engineering Academy, Colchester, 4 Seater Taxi - AWARD". This contract, categorised under transport services excluding waste transport, covers routes within the United Kingdom with a focus on Suffolk. The process was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System aimed at passenger transport services with a primary deadline for submissions set on 10th June 2026. The procurement process culminated with a contract period beginning on 15th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly taxi firms and small-scale transport providers in Suffolk and surrounding areas. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies of various sizes with expertise in local transportation demand are well-suited to compete. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd was awarded this contract, signifying the type of business that generally meets the requirements and standards set by Suffolk County Council for providing reliable and efficient transport services under the defined framework.

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Notice Title

QOC004 0900 2026-06-10 Stowmarket to Rallysport Engineering Academy, Colchester, 4 Seater Taxi - 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. QOC004 0900 2026-06-10 Stowmarket to Rallysport Engineering Academy, Colchester. 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 2026-06-10. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-09 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9111df5c-2589-49e2-aaf8-18a08a2a6fe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e1fc61-6d03-486f-a2c7-1471ccc19736
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
£11,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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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

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