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QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded the award stage of their public procurement process concerning transport services from Stowmarket to Redstone Hall School, Ipswich, designated as IT-368-20091-QIP934 - AWARD. This contract falls under the transport services (excluding waste transport) category and involves the provision of a 4-seated vehicle. The procurement method was not specified in detail. Key dates included a submission deadline of 0900 on the 2nd of April, 2026, and potential suppliers were required to submit clarification questions by 1500 on the 1st of April, 2026. The contract, valued at £78,432, will commence on the 13th of April, 2026, and run until the 31st of July, 2030, and the successful bidder was Hawk Express Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialised in passenger transport services. Companies with a strong operational base in or near Suffolk, knowledgeable of local transport needs, and possessing suitable vehicle fleets are well-positioned to bid. The contract's extended duration until 2030 provides a steady revenue stream and the potential for long-term partnerships with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Established entities with capabilities for scale and efficient operation would find this opportunity aligned with growth strategies. While not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in public sector contracts should find this opportunity advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, 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. QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, 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 2026-04-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2026-04-01 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/69c7c157-3bee-45b5-bda0-753af1b7bca5
Current Stage
Award
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
£78,432 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

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