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title: "QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater) - AWARD"
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# QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bddc21e-4b6b-4b7b-9426-0ed6ab8f303c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater) - AWARD", focusing on transport services with a CPV classification of 60000000. The service is intended for a specific route from East Bergholt to Essex University. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender period ended on 7th July 2026, with the contract set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and involved a dynamic purchasing system as identified by OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses within the transport sector to engage in public procurement and potentially grow their operations by partnering with a significant regional authority like Suffolk County Council. Although the procurement process has concluded with Hawk Express Cabs Ltd being awarded the contract, businesses specialising in passenger transport services could find similar future tenders beneficial for expansion. This particular contract valued at £37,240 underlines the viability and demand for specialised transport services within the UK, fostering an environment conducive to business growth for established transport providers and new entrants alike.

## 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. QOC021 0900 2026-07-07 East Bergholt to Essex University, Colchester, Essex (4-seater). 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 2026-07-07. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-07-03 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/095a19ef-4382-4d6a-bebc-d0dfdc4bf3da |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,240 |
| 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

- 10 Jul 2026 at 07:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095a19ef-4382-4d6a-bebc-d0dfdc4bf3da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095a19ef-4382-4d6a-bebc-d0dfdc4bf3da
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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