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title: "QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - AWARD"
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# QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d210e72-5f9a-4936-a355-b26ea0167b01

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a procurement process titled "QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (4 seater) - AWARD," focusing on the transport services industry. This award process, part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, was completed on 27 July 2026. The contract aims to provide transport services from Hadleigh, Suffolk to Ipswich, with the contract period spanning from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2031. This procurement was categorised under CPV code 60000000 and is designated for service procurement in various international locations including the United Kingdom. Key deadlines were the submission of clarifications by 25 June 2026 and tender submissions by 1 July 2026.

Businesses involved in providing transport services can find substantial opportunities for growth from contracts such as this, especially those capable of delivering reliable and efficient passenger transport solutions. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, owing to their capacity to meet the requirements of Suffolk County Council. While this specific procurement did not prioritise small to medium enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises, providers with a strong track record in managing service reliability and logistics would benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Such contracts offer the prospect of stable, long-term client relationships and the potential to enhance service portfolios in the public sector transport domain.

## 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. QIP181 0900 2026-07-01 Hadleigh, Suffolk to Copleston High, Ipswich (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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-25 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/b9893ec6-5c81-4c88-a2ad-228fe11c4006 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,300 |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9893ec6-5c81-4c88-a2ad-228fe11c4006

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9893ec6-5c81-4c88-a2ad-228fe11c4006
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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