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QWE011 0900 2025-09-18 Debenham to Poplar Care Farm, Poplar Park, Hollesley, Woodbridge IP12 3NA (4seater vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, focuses on passenger transport services with the reference QWE011 0900 2025-09-18. This contract, within the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), pertains to a route from Debenham to Poplar Care Farm in Hollesley, Woodbridge, IP12 3NA, requiring a four-seater vehicle. The procurement has advanced to the award stage as of 19th September 2025, following a tender deadline on 18th September 2025. The project duration is set from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method was part of a Dynamic Purchasing System without specific procurement details provided.

This award provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially those willing to operate within Suffolk and neighbouring regions. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive space in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may have fewer opportunities in this particular tender due to suitability criteria. However, businesses with expertise in meeting such transport needs and effectively utilising four-seater vehicles can look to similar future procurement opportunities to expand their reach and clientele within the public sector. The contract's value is £158,481.20, offering substantial business growth prospects over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE011 0900 2025-09-18 Debenham to Poplar Care Farm, Poplar Park, Hollesley, Woodbridge IP12 3NA (4seater 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. QWE011 0900 2025-09-18 Debenham to Poplar Care Farm, Poplar Park, Hollesley, Woodbridge IP12 3NA (4seater 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 2025-09-18. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-16 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cad5be6c-8481-4937-b6cc-1c70aac28d9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfaaeeb2-72f5-4c26-9f6c-fa99cdef460a
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
£158,481 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
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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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