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title: "HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) - AWARD"
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# HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f19ea1f4-846d-4d7c-84c5-ed0d88d61dab

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has successfully awarded a contract titled "HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats)" under the transport services industry category. This award, made to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, follows a mini competition on the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, in line with OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with active status as of 3rd July 2026; the contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The detailed transport service will commence in Suffolk, with operations potentially extending to other locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transport services that can cater to institutional routes, ensuring reliable and efficient transport for school passengers. Suitable bidders would likely comprise well-established transportation providers capable of delivering consistent service quality and navigating regulatory requirements for passenger transport. Although the competition concluded with an award to Hawk Express Cabs Ltd, the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System signals ongoing opportunities for similar contracts, providing a potential growth avenue for companies in the sector that fit the procurement criteria.

## 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. HK601, 0900 2026-07-01, Harkstead - Holbrook Academy (4 seats) 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 2026-07-01. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-06-30 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/237fab7f-a3c1-40b0-b754-785c208b34fe |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,180 |
| 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fab7f-a3c1-40b0-b754-785c208b34fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fab7f-a3c1-40b0-b754-785c208b34fe
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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