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title: "QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-518f2aa9-dd80-44d5-89da-55669563a44a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the procurement process for the "QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)" transport services contract under the industry classification "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." This award stage follows a mini competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract period is set from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2026. The opportunity was situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, with relevant coverage extending to regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and more. Hadleigh Private Hire Cars Limited has been awarded the contract, with the decision formalised on 5th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing 4-seated vehicle hire tailored to community transport needs. Organisations with experience or interest in working with local councils or managing logistics across varied geographic locations might find similar opportunities rewarding. While the contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses adept at leveraging dynamic purchasing systems stand to benefit from engaging in such public sector opportunities within the UK transport sector.

## 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. QIP226 0900 2026-02-05 Layham - Community praxis, 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 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-02-04 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/5d166a0b-3d50-4202-80b3-f5c6cde679ca |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,143 |
| 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 | HADLEIGH PRIVATE HIRE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d166a0b-3d50-4202-80b3-f5c6cde679ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d166a0b-3d50-4202-80b3-f5c6cde679ca
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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