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QFX001 0900 2026-05-26 Tunstall to Felixstowe International College, Maybush Ln, Felixstowe (4-seated individual vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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26 May 2026 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the transport services from Tunstall to Felixstowe International College, conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and identified by the ID "IT-368-20245-QFX001 - AWARD", encompasses transportation needs which require a 4-seated individual vehicle. The contract, valued at £24,131.52, will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The process followed a dynamic purchasing system, with the deadline for submissions having been set for 9:00 AM on 26th May 2026, and the award was published on the same day. The project location benefits several regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This opportunity provides significant business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to deliver individual vehicle solutions. Medium to large-sized transport firms, despite the suitability criterion not favouring SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from participating in such contractual work due to the extended contract period and steady revenue stream. By leveraging the dynamic purchasing system, businesses can establish strategic partnerships with local government transport bodies like the Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, thus securing a foothold in the public transport service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QFX001 0900 2026-05-26 Tunstall to Felixstowe International College, Maybush Ln, Felixstowe (4-seated individual 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. QFX001 0900 2026-05-26 Tunstall to Felixstowe International College, Maybush Ln, Felixstowe (4-seated individual 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 2026-05-26. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-05-22 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e184b43a-5e43-43bc-a002-0a837bdd2b92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a346a082-d400-4a0b-a2f2-0a8b550bdcc6
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
£24,131 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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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