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2026-08-18 0900 QIP906 Leavenheath to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4 seater vehicle, no passenger assistant required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a scheduled route from Leavenheath to One Sixth Form College in Ipswich. The service requires a four-seater vehicle and does not require a passenger assistant. The work is classified as transport services and is intended to transport passengers between the named origin and the college destination. The buying organisation is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. This opportunity is relevant to operators of small passenger vehicles, private-hire and taxi businesses, and other transport providers able to deliver a regular education-related route in the Suffolk and Ipswich area.

This completed procurement was run as a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services. Submissions were due by 9am on 18 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 9am on 14 August 2026. The contract was awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd on 19 August 2026 for £50,160. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2029, and the council reserved the right to extend it until 31 July 2030. The procurement was for services, and the recorded tender status is complete. The award is active, with one supplier identified.

For a supplier that did not win, this award demonstrates a defined requirement from Suffolk County Council for dedicated, small-scale passenger transport linking a named community with a sixth-form college. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need access to a four-seater vehicle, the ability to provide dependable scheduled journeys, and operational capacity for school and college passenger transport. Local knowledge of Leavenheath, Ipswich and the surrounding Suffolk area would support reliable delivery. Suppliers should also be able to monitor tender opportunities issued through the council’s passenger transport purchasing system and respond to mini-competitions with clear evidence that they can meet route, vehicle and service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-08-18 0900 QIP906 Leavenheath to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4 seater vehicle, no passenger assistant 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. QIP906 Leavenheath to One Sixth Form College, Ipswich (4 seater vehicle, no passenger assistant 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 9am on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 9am on Friday 14th August 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31st July 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f75dda0-873a-438f-8bdb-d562a80ea6fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304fc0a6-3953-4d8d-97f7-dd185cb955b3
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
£50,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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