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HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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03 Jul 2026 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract titled "HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats)" under the transport services industry category. This award, made to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, follows a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, in line with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with active status as of 3rd July 2026; the contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The detailed transport service will commence in Suffolk, with operations potentially extending to other locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transport services that can cater to institutional routes, ensuring reliable and efficient transport for school passengers. Suitable bidders would likely comprise well-established transportation providers capable of delivering consistent service quality and navigating regulatory requirements for passenger transport. Although the competition concluded with an award to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System signals ongoing opportunities for similar contracts, providing a potential growth avenue for companies in the sector that fit the procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) - 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. HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-30 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fab7f-a3c1-40b0-b754-785c208b34fe
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
£42,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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