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title: "QIP408 0900 2026-04-02 Felixstowe - On track, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD"
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# QIP408 0900 2026-04-02 Felixstowe - On track, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee37f275-5023-4124-b782-a7dec842fb89

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involves a tender titled "QIP408 0900 2026-04-02 Felixstowe - On track, Ipswich (4-seated vehicle required)." Classified under the CPV code for transport services, this contract is part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at supplying passenger transport services. The award stage was completed on 7th April 2026, with a project duration from 13th April 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method was unspecified, and the tender targeted Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, with an end date for bid submissions set for 2nd April 2026. All activities related to this tender reflect a focus on service delivery in the transport sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing small-scale, passenger-focused vehicle solutions. While the tender does not explicitly target SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses capable of delivering efficient transport services within Suffolk and its surrounds, including international service routes within the specified geographic areas, would find this opportunity beneficial. Moreover, Hawk Express Cabs Ltd has been identified as the supplier, indicating a need for competitive service offerings in the regional transport 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. QIP408 0900 2026-04-02 Felixstowe - On track, 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/a52bd80b-19e6-4f13-884b-aeb4ba85cf2b |
| 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 | £672 |
| 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 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52bd80b-19e6-4f13-884b-aeb4ba85cf2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52bd80b-19e6-4f13-884b-aeb4ba85cf2b
  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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