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title: "QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc3e9f50-392a-4f63-87e1-f55059131569

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport recently completed a contracting process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically requiring a 4-seated vehicle to support Community PRAXIS in Ipswich. The procurement process was part of a mini competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, classified under the Transport Services industry (CPV code 60000000). This contract, titled "QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, Ipswich," reached its award stage with the successful supplier announced on 7th April 2026. The procurement method was not specified, but the contract is set to run from 13th April to 31st July 2026. The project is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and is expected to serve various territories including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

The awarded contract, valued at £3,374.40, was granted to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, showing strong alignment with businesses specialising in passenger transport services. This contract offers opportunities for transport companies aiming to expand their reach geographically, especially those capable of providing flexible, localised services. While the contract's suitability is restricted against SMEs and VCSEs, larger organisations in the transport leasing or shared transport services sector may find such contracts beneficial for growth, particularly if they can adapt to specific vehicle requirements and manage operations across different regions of the UK and beyond.

## 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. QIP448 0900 2026-04-02 Stowmarket/Crowfield - Community PRAXIS, 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 0900 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/b7548454-e272-4ca8-8a58-85cb76a05d22 |
| 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 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,374 |
| 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 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7548454-e272-4ca8-8a58-85cb76a05d22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7548454-e272-4ca8-8a58-85cb76a05d22
  7th 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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