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QIP143 0900 2026-06-29 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract, with the title "QIP143 0900 2026-06-29 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." This falls under the transport services industry category and serves locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The contract was awarded on 30th June 2026, following a tender stage via a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process initiated as a tender and reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in passenger transport services, especially those operating small-scale fleets or specialising in localised transport solutions. Firms experienced in delivering similar services can expand their operations and revenues over the contract period, valued at £30,020. Despite being classified as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises or transportation companies that meet the contract requirements could find a lucrative growth avenue in serving educational institutions in Suffolk and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP143 0900 2026-06-29 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, 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. QIP143 0900 2026-06-29 Felixstowe - Suffolk new college, 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 2026-06-29 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-26 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c052db04-b9ec-46dd-8f69-0fc554f4b0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a9822d-8891-41f1-97f7-8cf8364161fa
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
£30,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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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