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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e094f53c-5906-47cf-8f4a-ea86b2a39291

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## Summary

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.

## 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc385ae6-d036-483e-b41e-f299237eccda |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,494 |
| 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

- 19 Aug 2025 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc385ae6-d036-483e-b41e-f299237eccda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc385ae6-d036-483e-b41e-f299237eccda
  19th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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