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title: "QIP131 0900 2025-01-30 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP131 0900 2025-01-30 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09c24afd-13ea-4d53-a4fb-7fd965317dfe

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded a procurement process for the project titled "QIP131 0900 2025-01-30 Felixstowe-Westbridge academy, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)". The procurement, classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), entails the provision of passenger transport services for the specified route. The process reached the award stage, with completion confirmed on 30 January 2025. The contract period begins on 3 February 2025 and runs until 14 March 2025. The procurement was facilitated via a mini competition against an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The final deadline for tender submissions was 30 January 2025 at 09:00, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 29 January 2025. The procuring entity is Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Transport service providers, especially those equipped with a 4-seated vehicle, can benefit significantly by securing contracts with local councils, which often lead to long-term relationships and subsequent contracts. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier based in Ipswich, is well-suited due to its regional presence and relevant capabilities. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those looking to expand within the East of England region, would find this type of procurement highly advantageous.

## 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. QIP131 0900 2025-01-30 Felixstowe-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 2025-01-30 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-01-29 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/769d3756-b0b4-49ae-b056-31eecb291ca1 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £877 |
| 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

- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769d3756-b0b4-49ae-b056-31eecb291ca1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769d3756-b0b4-49ae-b056-31eecb291ca1
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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