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title: "QIP989 0900 2025-09-15 Rendlesham - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP989 0900 2025-09-15 Rendlesham - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-053dd8d9-3363-484a-a445-389808fca325

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "QIP989 0900 2025-09-15 Rendlesham - Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD" has been concluded by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. This project falls under the transport services industry category, with a specific focus on non-waste transport services. The procurement stage is completed as of 15th September 2025, with the contract awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. This service encompasses areas including Ipswich in Suffolk and extends to various regions such as the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 17th September 2025 until 31st July 2030. The deadline for submission of proposals was 15th September 2025, preceded by a deadline for clarification questions on 12th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities for operating small fleet vehicles. As the contract spans five years, it offers stable growth potential and market presence in Suffolk and potentially broader regions. Companies with established logistics management practices and flexibility in fleet operation would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature, as seen from the successful bid by Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. Although this award was not explicitly tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, large transport providers might see teaming up with smaller specialty firms as a strategic approach for competitive edge in future procurement processes.

## Notice

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. QIP989 0900 2025-09-15 Rendlesham - Westbridge academy, 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 2025-09-15. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-12. which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b78a4e2-8121-4c94-a731-67e7b971aa57 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,454 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWK EXPRESS CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b78a4e2-8121-4c94-a731-67e7b971aa57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b78a4e2-8121-4c94-a731-67e7b971aa57
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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