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title: "2026-03-05 09:00 - QIP407 Harkstead to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD"
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# 2026-03-05 09:00 - QIP407 Harkstead to Prepped Academy, Claydon - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71792742-b7e3-4d7e-ab40-b4c5a903061f

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of transportation services, specifically between Harkstead and Prepped Academy in Claydon. The procurement process falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is part of a mini competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was made on 5th March 2026, with the tender process already completed. The contract will commence on 9th March 2026 and extend to 31st July 2026. Although the initiative type was tender, specific procurement method details were not provided.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. While the process was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides an avenue for experienced transport companies to secure a governmental contract, ensuring stable income and potential expansion of clientele within the Suffolk region. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, based in Ipswich, has successfully secured this contract. Businesses with strong local presence and capabilities in transport services are ideal candidates to compete in such opportunities, fostering business growth and potentially establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## 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. Harkstead to Prepped Academy, Claydon. 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 Thursday 5th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Tuesday 3rd 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/b17259c6-497a-48ad-95d5-05b1896ef570 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,853 |
| 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

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17259c6-497a-48ad-95d5-05b1896ef570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17259c6-497a-48ad-95d5-05b1896ef570
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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