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title: "2026-03-27 09:00 - QSB403 Great Cornard, Alpheton & Brettenham to Olive Academy, Stowmarket - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-27 09:00 - QSB403 Great Cornard, Alpheton & Brettenham to Olive Academy, Stowmarket - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ad96ba9-ced1-44ec-aa31-f3c3d1c9092c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for passenger transport services, specifically for routes from Great Cornard, Alpheton, and Brettenham to the Olive Academy in Stowmarket. The process was conducted under a mini competition within their Dynamic Purchasing System, following the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The award was announced on 27 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 13 April 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2026. The main industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport, and the total contract value is £7,068. The council serves as the buying entity, and the process has reached the award stage. The completion of this procurement is marked by an active award to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

The opportunity created by this contract can facilitate growth for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services. While this specific contract has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, ongoing opportunities in similar tenders exist under Suffolk's Dynamic Purchasing System. Companies situated in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in coordinating local passenger logistics, would find such tenders valuable in expanding their service portfolios. Although this specific procurement indicates no prioritisation for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a noteworthy prospect for entities adept at navigating public sector transport requirements.

## 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. Great Cornard, Alpheton & Brettenham to Olive Academy, Stowmarket. 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 09:00 Friday 27th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Wednesday 25th March 2026 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/8694c48f-f030-4b9e-b239-9ecd12b3017c |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,068 |
| 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

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8694c48f-f030-4b9e-b239-9ecd12b3017c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8694c48f-f030-4b9e-b239-9ecd12b3017c
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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