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QIP008 0900 2026-02-12 Bramford - The Beeches community primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "QIP008 0900 2026-02-12 Bramford - The Beeches community primary school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)". This tender falls within the transport services industry category and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement involves the supply of passenger transport services via a Dynamic Purchasing System, with the contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2029. The contract, valued at £38,450.30, was awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd on 12th February 2026, following the tender deadline on the same date.

This contracting opportunity provides growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of supplying passenger vehicles. Despite the preference not being explicitly stated for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary sector organisations, companies with efficient logistics and quality service delivery in the United Kingdom and surrounding regions can find competitive opportunities within Suffolk County Council's procurement needs. The structured process through the Dynamic Purchasing System offers repeated chances for established providers to secure similar contracts and potentially expand their market presence in the local transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP008 0900 2026-02-12 Bramford - The Beeches community primary school, 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. QIP008 0900 2026-02-12 Bramford - The Beeches community primary school, 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 2026-02-12. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-11 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f74a9786-c3b6-4ebe-95a2-07959cb24d90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ed3a65-f3a7-4e1e-9cb5-5c535b106a05
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
£38,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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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