QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk
Suffolk County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
16 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Home to School Transport: QSC223 09:00 2026-05-11 Hadleigh, Suffolk, to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk
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This is a home-to-school transport contract for a special needs pupil, requiring daily transportation from Hadleigh, Suffolk to Hillside Special School in Sudbury, Suffolk, starting at 09:00. The contract is for a single fixed route serving one student with special educational needs.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be suitable for transporting a pupil with special educational needs
- Driver must hold a valid driving licence
- Driver must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Vehicle must be insured for passenger transport
- Adherence to safeguarding policies for vulnerable children
- Punctual arrival at pickup point (Hadleigh) and school (Hillside Special School, Sudbury)
- Compliance with Health and Safety requirements for school transport
- No specific requirements listed regarding vehicle type, passenger capacity, or additional support — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Collect pupil from Hadleigh, Suffolk at designated time each school day
- Transport pupil safely to Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk
- Deliver pupil by 09:00 start time
- Provide return journey from school at end of day
- Maintain vehicle in safe, clean condition throughout contract period
- Record attendance and any incidents during transport
- Communicate any delays or issues to school and parent/carer
How to Read This Tender
- 1This notice is very brief — the detailed specification (vehicle requirements, special needs support needed, exact addresses, payment rates) will be in the full tender documents. Request these immediately as they're essential for costing your bid.
- 2The date '2026-05-11' is the contract start date, not the bid deadline. Look for the actual closing date and tender documents separately on the council's procurement portal.
- 3Special school transport often has strict safeguarding requirements — check if the pupil needs passenger assistance (e.g. wheelchair access, support worker) as this affects your vehicle choice and staffing costs.
- 4The '09:00' time is the school start time. You need to work backward to calculate journey time and identify the exact pickup location and time in Hadleigh.
- 5This is a single-route, single-pupil contract, so volumes are fixed and predictable — good for small operators with one vehicle and driver.
Tips for Small Businesses
- As a single-route contract, this is ideal for a small operator with one minibus and driver. Your main cost will be fuel, driver wages, vehicle maintenance, and DBS clearance. Calculate mileage carefully and confirm the exact route distance with the council.
- Check if the council will provide the pupil's specific needs upfront (mobility, behaviour support, communication needs, etc.). This determines whether you need a standard minibus or a specially adapted vehicle, which significantly affects your bid price.
- Confirm the contract duration and whether there are school holidays (typically 13 weeks per year when transport isn't needed). Factor this into your pricing — some operators quote an annual fee spread across 12 months, others only charge school weeks.
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Hawk Express Cabs Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 5 May 2026ends 1 May 2031£21,145
total awarded
Hawk Express Cabs Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
16 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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