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QWE005, 0900 2026-07-29, Ipswich to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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31 Jul 2026 at 08:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process under the Dynamic Purchasing System for "The supply of Passenger Transport Services". The awarded tender, titled "QWE005, 0900 2026-07-29, Ipswich to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (4 seats)", falls under the category of transport services. The process reached the Award stage, with submissions due by 29th July 2026 and the contract starting on 3rd September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2029. This project is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is not specified but facilitated through a mini competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their operations within the region. Companies providing passenger transport services, especially those with capabilities to handle school transport requirements, are well-suited to this type of procurement. The awarded contract, valued at £45,030, was granted to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, indicating that SMEs specialising in cab services can benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future. Engaging in public sector contracts like this can enhance a company's reputation and open doors to further opportunities within the municipal procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE005, 0900 2026-07-29, Ipswich to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (4 seats) - 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. QWE005, 0900 2026-07-29, Ipswich to Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge (4 seats) 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 2026-07-29. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-28 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/38b35bf5-a8aa-46f6-ab6f-0861b03c1ba8
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
£45,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 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
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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