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QWE003 0900 2026-04-14 Carlton Colville to Paws for Thought, Sutton (4seater vehicle) required. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully completed the award phase for a contract to provide transport services from Carlton Colville to Paws for Thought in Sutton using a four-seater vehicle. The procurement process falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is applicable across various regions including the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1939.52, was awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. The contract runs from 16 April to 31 July 2026, following the tender submission deadline on 14 April 2026. This process was a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport industry to provide specialised services, particularly those with expertise in passenger transportation. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient transport services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such procurements, businesses can expand their customer base and reinforce their presence within the public sector transport services market. The procurement process highlights the importance of meeting strict deadlines and providing quality services within the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QWE003 0900 2026-04-14 Carlton Colville to Paws for Thought, Sutton (4seater 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. QWE003 0900 2026-04-14 Carlton Colville to Paws for Thought, Sutton (4seater 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 2026-04-14 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2026-04-13 0900 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/2ba57f07-79c3-4bff-a9a4-85271fa142e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£1,939 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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