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QBE024 09:00 2025-08-19 Felsham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Milburn Campus, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QBE024 Felsham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Milburn Campus, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk," classified under the transport services category (excluding waste transport). The procurement process, under a Dynamic Purchasing System with an OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685, aimed to provide passenger transport services. The service will commence on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. The award was published on 19th August 2025, and the winning supplier is Mr Gunter Bartsch T/A Arrow cars. The procurement method was not specified, but the process focused on sourcing suitable transport services.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at providing reliable transport for educational institutions. Such contracts can considerably enhance growth prospects for firms with established operations within or around Suffolk. While the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in large-scale transport logistics may find such opportunities beneficial for expansion within the UK and possibly beyond. Engaging in such public contracts can bolster a firm's portfolio, demonstrating their capacity to handle substantial, multi-year service provisions.

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Notice Title

QBE024 09:00 2025-08-19 Felsham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Milburn Campus, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - 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. QBE024 09:00 2025-08-19 Felsham, Suffolk to West Suffolk College, Milburn Campus, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 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 09:00 2025-08-19. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 09:00 2025-08-12 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e094f53c-5906-47cf-8f4a-ea86b2a39291
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc385ae6-d036-483e-b41e-f299237eccda
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
£28,494 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Lindsey Griffiths
Contact Email
lindsey.griffiths@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265212

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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