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title: "QHL109 09:00 2026-02-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# QHL109 09:00 2026-02-05 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cee3bdcf-4214-48b6-95d5-5c5b6274edd0

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, specifically its Passenger Transport division, recently concluded a procurement process for providing passenger transport services between Ipswich and the Churchill Special Free School in Haverhill, Suffolk. The procurement was conducted as part of a mini competition against an established Dynamic Purchasing System identified by the OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The process followed a selective procurement method and reached the award stage with a contract period commencing on 9th February 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. Organisations from various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe were eligible to participate, with the tender deadline for submissions set for 5th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity, classified under CPV code 60000000 covering transport services, excludes waste transport and provides substantial potential for growth among transport-focused businesses. SMEs were not specifically encouraged, suggesting a scale suitability for larger entities capable of meeting the transport needs efficiently. Suffolk County Council awarded the contract to Hunterexpress Ltd for a value of £44,688, reflecting a lucrative opportunity for enterprises with established capabilities in passenger transport services. Well-suited competitors are likely those with past experience in dynamic purchasing systems and regional transport operations, further enhancing their business prospects by participating in future council transport procurement initiatives.

## 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. QHL109 09:00 2026-02-04 Ipswich, Suffolk to Churchill Special Free School, Haverhill, Suffolk 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 09:00 2026-02-05. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2026-02-04 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/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,688 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CABS SMART; HUNTEREXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e
- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d96e44f-b26e-4ffa-8aad-52003ba1ed3e
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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