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title: "2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE325 Bury St Edmunds to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD"
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# 2025-09-23 09:00 - QBE325 Bury St Edmunds to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1307a27-5efe-48e0-b3d7-9ce42ad8e38b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded the procurement process for local transport services under the Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Passenger Transport Services. The procurement is classified under CPV code 60000000, indicating focus on transport services excluding waste transport. This particular process, titled "QBE325 Bury St Edmunds to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George," has culminated in an award stage as of 24th September 2025, and the service contract period spans from 25th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The tender process, although now complete, catered to a geographical focus on Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and further afield across the United Kingdom and other British territories. Key dates included the return submission deadline on 23rd September 2025 and clarification deadline on 22nd September 2025.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the transport sector that specialise in services not related to waste transport. Particularly advantageous for established transport companies with a presence or capability within the specified regions, the contract value amounts to GBP 4,134.40. The procurement process, initiated as a mini-competition within a dynamic purchasing framework, allows such companies to expand their footprint and strengthen ties with Suffolk County Council. However, it's noteworthy that the tender was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, potentially favouring larger entities with considerable operational capacities. The successful supplier is Mr. Gunter Bartsch T/A Arrow cars, indicating competitive entry opportunities for similar businesses in future procurements.

## 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. Bury St Edmunds to Lyward Colley Workshops, Bradfield St George. 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 Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 22nd September 2025 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/c2ac5584-76ef-4c0f-b0cd-0fd5d6436cb2 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,134 |
| 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 | MR GUNTER BARTSCH T/A ARROW CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ac5584-76ef-4c0f-b0cd-0fd5d6436cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ac5584-76ef-4c0f-b0cd-0fd5d6436cb2
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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