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QSB245 0900 2026-01-28 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QSB245 0900 2026-01-28 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (4-seated vehicle required)." This contract falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is based in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process was guided through a mini competition as part of the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The award was published on 29th January 2026, finalising the tender period that ended on 28th January 2026. The contract period is set from 2nd February 2026 to 31st July 2026.

The awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to grow and expand their operations by providing essential transport services for local schools and academies in Suffolk. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for local businesses specialising in transportation to secure lucrative government contracts. Companies equipped with the requisite resources, such as a fleet of vehicles meeting the specified requirements, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. This is particularly relevant for enterprises that can provide efficient and reliable transportation within the stipulated public service frameworks.

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Notice Title

QSB245 0900 2026-01-28 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (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. QSB245 0900 2026-01-28 Stowmarket-Debenham High school, Stowmarket, Pathways skills academy, Baylham, and Innov8 Workshops, Rougham (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 2026-01-28. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-01-27 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3d55412-607f-46f9-9aa9-84397f205cd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2184dc1-3b9e-46af-8d53-7854d4e54f4a
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
£12,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Marina Akhmetzyanova
Contact Email
marina.akhmetzyanova@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473264428

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

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