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title: "QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a91ef2e-7cbc-476a-a73b-bd606782349f

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, related to the project titled "QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD". It falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 24 September 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 2 October 2025 and will end on 31 July 2026. The procurement method was not specified in detail. The deadline for tender submissions was 9:00 AM on 24 September 2025, with clarification questions needing submission by 9:00 AM on 17 September 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, specifically those able to service the specified route with a 4-seater vehicle. It is particularly suitable for businesses capable of consistently providing reliable transport services in the designated area of Suffolk County. The contract has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, emphasising a potential market for similar-sized cab or transport companies wishing to expand their client base in local government procurement. Although the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies aiming to diversify their operations into public service contracts can leverage this as a reference for similar future opportunities.

## 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. QWE004 0900 2025-09-24 Botesdale to Paws for thought, Hare House, Sutton Woodbridge, IP12 3EQ (4-seater 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 2025-09-24. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2025-09-17 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/05480de3-6729-4c93-9607-475983fd72f7 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,289 |
| 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

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05480de3-6729-4c93-9607-475983fd72f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05480de3-6729-4c93-9607-475983fd72f7
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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