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QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a contracting process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle to support Community PRAXIS in Ipswich. The procurement process was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, classified under the Transport Services industry (CPV code 60000000). This contract, titled "QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich," reached its award stage with the successful supplier announced on 7th April 2026. The procurement method was not specified, but the contract is set to run from 13th April to 31st July 2026. The project is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and is expected to serve various territories including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

The awarded contract, valued at £3,374.40, was granted to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, showing strong alignment with businesses specialising in passenger transport services. This contract offers opportunities for transport companies aiming to expand their reach geographically, especially those capable of providing flexible, localised services. While the contract's suitability is restricted against SMEs and VCSEs, larger organisations in the transport leasing or shared transport services sector may find such contracts beneficial for growth, particularly if they can adapt to specific vehicle requirements and manage operations across different regions of the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, 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. QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, 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 2026-04-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-04-01 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc3e9f50-392a-4f63-87e1-f55059131569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7548454-e272-4ca8-8a58-85cb76a05d22
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£3,374 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 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

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

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