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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7bff612-daa5-4d18-b7c9-b2598f333e4b

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## Summary

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.

## 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac50e8e-ae1c-4973-a301-b4ab9e2b3d21 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,950 |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac50e8e-ae1c-4973-a301-b4ab9e2b3d21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac50e8e-ae1c-4973-a301-b4ab9e2b3d21
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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