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QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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27 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process titled "QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - AWARD," focusing on the transport services industry. This award process, part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, was completed on 27 July 2026. The contract aims to provide transport services from Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ipswich, with the contract period spanning from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. This procurement was categorised under CPV code 60000000 and is designated for service procurement in various international locations including the United Kingdom. Key deadlines were the submission of clarifications by 25 June 2026 and tender submissions by 1 July 2026.

Businesses involved in providing transport services can find substantial opportunities for growth from contracts such as this, especially those capable of delivering reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, owing to their capacity to meet the requirements of Suffolk County Council. While this specific procurement did not prioritise small to medium enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises, providers with a strong track record in managing service reliability and logistics would benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Such contracts offer the prospect of stable, long-term client relationships and the potential to enhance service portfolios in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - 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. QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-25 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/b9893ec6-5c81-4c88-a2ad-228fe11c4006
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
£70,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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