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QIP474 0900 2026-08-28 Bawdsey - Apex education, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Suffolk County Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport procured passenger transport services for a journey between Bawdsey and Apex Education in Ipswich. The requirement was for a vehicle with four seats, indicating a small-scale, dedicated passenger transport service rather than a large vehicle operation. Delivery is associated with Ipswich and the wider United Kingdom. The buyer is Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The main work category is services, specifically transport services excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000). This opportunity is relevant to taxi, private hire, community transport and other passenger transport operators able to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle and carry out the required journey between Bawdsey and Ipswich.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System. Submissions were due by 09:00 on 28 August 2026, with clarification questions due by 09:00 on 27 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 28 August 2026 to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd for £10,260. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The award is recorded as active. The published information identifies the selected supplier and the contractual scope, but does not set out a separate evaluation weighting or detailed award criteria. The procurement was not divided into lots, and the requirement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier considering the buyer’s future requirements, this award demonstrates demand for small-vehicle passenger transport connecting Bawdsey with an education destination in Ipswich. A credible competitor would need to operate reliably within Suffolk, provide a roadworthy four-seat vehicle, and organise dependable scheduled journeys for passengers associated with education services. Experience in passenger transport, punctuality, safeguarding-aware working practices and clear communication with the council would strengthen a future response, although only the vehicle capacity and transport requirement are explicit here. The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System mini-competition shows that suppliers need to understand and operate through that purchasing route, respond accurately to individual journey requirements and maintain the capacity to deliver a dedicated service throughout the required contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP474 0900 2026-08-28 Bawdsey - Apex education, 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. QIP474 0900 2026-08-28 Bawdsey - Apex education, 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 2026-08-28 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4a89f08-adde-47e1-b7ce-83f6d80b8b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6945b98d-b46f-4053-9089-276eb16970a1
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
£10,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
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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