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QOC796 2025-08-05 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QOC796 2025-08-05 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle)." This contract, which falls under the industry category of transport services, has culminated in a successful contract worth £152,950 awarded to Mr Gunter Bartsch T/A Arrow Cars. Located in Suffolk, this contract covers routes from Bury St Edmunds to schools in Norfolk, with the service period beginning on 3rd September 2025 and extending until 31st July 2030. Dynamic Purchasing System procedures were used for the procurement, though specific procurement methods were not detailed. Key dates included the submission deadline on 5th August 2025 and the deadline for clarification on 4th August 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. With a focus on dynamic purchasing systems, enterprises that are adept at navigating such bidding processes and can efficiently manage long-term service routes stand well-poised to compete. Despite this contract not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a lucrative proposition for established companies looking to expand their transport service offerings in Suffolk and adjacent regions. Businesses with a strong track record in transport solutions, including the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and service quality, would find potential growth by engaging in similar future procurements with Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport.

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Notice Title

QOC796 2025-08-05 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle) - AWARD

Notice Description

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. QOC796 2025-08-05 (0900) Bury St Edmunds to Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk (4 seated vehicle). 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 on 05/08/2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 on 04/08/2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The council reserves the right to extend this contract up until 31/07/2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7bff612-daa5-4d18-b7c9-b2598f333e4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac50e8e-ae1c-4973-a301-b4ab9e2b3d21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MR GUNTER BARTSCH T/A ARROW CARS

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