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title: "QIP017 0900 2025-04-17 Laxfield to Apex Education Bucklesham Park, The Heath, Bucklesham, Ipswich, IP10 0BW (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP017 0900 2025-04-17 Laxfield to Apex Education Bucklesham Park, The Heath, Bucklesham, Ipswich, IP10 0BW (4-seater vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af17f980-bb78-4064-9b76-59f1e489d51d

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has awarded a contract titled "QIP017 0900 2025-04-17 Laxfield to Apex Education Bucklesham Park, The Heath, Bucklesham, Ipswich, IP10 0BW (4-seater vehicle required)." This procurement process falls under the Transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The contract location covers various regions, including the UK and its overseas territories. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 17th April 2025. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 17th April 2025 at 09:00 and an expected contract period running from 22nd April 2025 to 16th July 2026. This procurement was conducted as a mini competition via a Dynamic Purchasing System as per OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for firms in the passenger transport sector that can provide a four-seater vehicle service. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, businesses experienced in transport services should consider similar future tenders by Suffolk County Council. Companies with a presence in Ipswich and surrounding regions, or those looking to expand their services in the UK and select international markets, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can lead to steady revenue streams and enhanced business credibility within the governmental procurement sector.

## 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. QIP017 0900 2025-04-17 Laxfield to Apex Education Bucklesham Park, The Heath, Bucklesham, Ipswich, IP10 0BW (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 2025-04-17 0900. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2025-04-10 0900 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/796f3546-5552-4579-9232-33bfc2b61a01 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,908 |
| 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

- 17 Apr 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796f3546-5552-4579-9232-33bfc2b61a01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796f3546-5552-4579-9232-33bfc2b61a01
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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