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title: "2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester - AWARD"
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# 2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a51b95c4-a66e-41a2-94ec-b8e94ced33bc

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester". This contract involves transport services within the sector classified under CPV code 60000000, excluding waste transport. The procurement was initiated through a tender as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, further exemplifying the council's commitment to efficient public transportation options. The service delivery is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and continue until 24th July 2026. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd successfully secured the contract, contributing to the local economy by facilitating school transport services around the Suffolk area and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their operations and gain valuable government contracts. With a direct focus on passenger transport, companies equipped with reliable fleets and service management capabilities would find this tender particularly attractive. Although the contract period and award are finalised, businesses can glean insights and prepare for future opportunities within similar tendering systems. Participation in such tenders allows companies to bolster their reputation and establish inroads into public sector contract markets, despite this particular opportunity not being suited to SMEs or VCSEs.

## 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. 2026-04-08 Bramford to The Stanway School, Colchester 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 WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2026 AT 09.00 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 2026 AT 09.00 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/8d793e97-e554-4840-9ec0-d24407d34635 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,171 |
| 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

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d793e97-e554-4840-9ec0-d24407d34635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d793e97-e554-4840-9ec0-d24407d34635
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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