Award

2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester". This contract involves transport services within the sector classified under CPV code 60000000, excluding waste transport. The procurement was initiated through a tender as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, further exemplifying the council's commitment to efficient public transportation options. The service delivery is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and continue until 24th July 2026. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd successfully secured the contract, contributing to the local economy by facilitating school transport services around the Suffolk area and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their operations and gain valuable government contracts. With a direct focus on passenger transport, companies equipped with reliable fleets and service management capabilities would find this tender particularly attractive. Although the contract period and award are finalised, businesses can glean insights and prepare for future opportunities within similar tendering systems. Participation in such tenders allows companies to bolster their reputation and establish inroads into public sector contract markets, despite this particular opportunity not being suited to SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester - 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. 2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, 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 WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 2026 AT 09.00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a51b95c4-a66e-41a2-94ec-b8e94ced33bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d793e97-e554-4840-9ec0-d24407d34635
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
£6,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 24 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

Notice Documents

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