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title: "QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96b3902b-30dc-4d8e-8af2-a9b91860d0ef

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently concluded the award stage of their public procurement process concerning transport services from Stowmarket to Redstone Hall School, Ipswich, designated as IT-368-20091-QIP934 - AWARD. This contract falls under the transport services (excluding waste transport) category and involves the provision of a 4-seated vehicle. The procurement method was not specified in detail. Key dates included a submission deadline of 0900 on the 2nd of April, 2026, and potential suppliers were required to submit clarification questions by 1500 on the 1st of April, 2026. The contract, valued at £78,432, will commence on the 13th of April, 2026, and run until the 31st of July, 2030, and the successful bidder was Hawk Express Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialised in passenger transport services. Companies with a strong operational base in or near Suffolk, knowledgeable of local transport needs, and possessing suitable vehicle fleets are well-positioned to bid. The contract's extended duration until 2030 provides a steady revenue stream and the potential for long-term partnerships with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport. Established entities with capabilities for scale and efficient operation would find this opportunity aligned with growth strategies. While not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in public sector contracts should find this opportunity advantageous.

## 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. QIP934 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket - Redstone hall school, 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 2026-04-02. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500 2026-04-01 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/69c7c157-3bee-45b5-bda0-753af1b7bca5 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,432 |
| 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c157-3bee-45b5-bda0-753af1b7bca5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c157-3bee-45b5-bda0-753af1b7bca5
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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