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AIP007 0900 2026-05-14 Ipswich to New South West Ipswich (4-seater vehicle only) required - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 May 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, was for a contract titled "AIP007 0900 2026-05-14 Ipswich to New South West Ipswich (4-seater vehicle only) required" in the transport services industry category. This process falls under the award stage as of 14th May 2026, and it is to service locations including the United Kingdom and other specified territories. The contract period is set from 18th May 2026 to 18th May 2031, potentially extendable to 2032. Important dates included a tender submission deadline of 14th May 2026 and a clarification query deadline on 11th May 2026. The procurement method was not specified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing four-seater vehicle transportation. Although the suitability criteria specify that it is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport providers such as Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, who have been awarded the contract valued at £26,208, would find such opportunities favourable. Businesses in the transport sector looking to expand within the Suffolk region and its surrounding areas can significantly benefit by exploring similar procurement processes managed by councils like Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIP007 0900 2026-05-14 Ipswich to New South West Ipswich (4-seater vehicle only) 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. AIP007 0900 2026-05-14 Ipswich to New South West Ipswich (4-seater vehicle only) 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 2026-05-14 0900 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-05-11 0900 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 2032-05-18

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a153250c-394a-4ae9-9467-8cfdda1bddfc
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
£26,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2031 Over 5 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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