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2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE358 Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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13 Jan 2026 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process commenced by Suffolk County Council's Passenger Transport division, focusing on the delivery of passenger transport services, has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "QBE358 Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham," falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with the procurement status marked as complete. The contract was awarded on 13th January 2026, and the service delivery will occur between 15th January 2026 and 31st July 2026. The geographical scope for this tender included various locations such as the United Kingdom and other territories, with submissions required to be made by 09:00 on 13th January 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in the transport services sector. It is particularly suited to those capable of providing efficient passenger transport solutions. While Suffolk County Council awarded this contract to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, businesses with similar capabilities can look to future tenders for comparable opportunities, especially if they seek to expand operations within or beyond the United Kingdom. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not highlighted as suitable for this particular tender, similar contracts could be leveraged by diverse businesses in the transport sector to broaden their service footprint and establish stronger market presence. The specified procurement method details were not provided, allowing for various innovative approaches by interested suppliers in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-01-13 09:00 - QBE358 Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham - 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. Hadleigh to Innov8 Workshops, Rougham. 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 09:00 Tuesday 13th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 12th January 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e406db9a-b479-4f7c-af38-18aba2965ed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e17dcb9-0337-4e2d-9375-0d4cdb081125
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
£6,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Laura Bellamy
Contact Email
laura.bellamy@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03456 066171

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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