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C351AG: Gloucester Academy to Painswick

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "C351AG: Gloucester Academy to Painswick" passenger transport service. The contract, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport, along with various related services, covers transportation in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, with an award value of £25,730, entered the award stage successfully on 28th May 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 2nd June 2025 and continue until 31st July 2027. The tender, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, follows a more bespoke procurement method outside standard classifications.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those involved in non-scheduled passenger transport, special-purpose road transport, or vehicle hire with drivers. Businesses with experience in public road transport services can find growth opportunities by engaging in such public procurement projects. The contract, awarded to GL1 Cars, highlights the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts, thus presenting an appealing avenue for similar-sized enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold within the public transport sector in this region.

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Notice Title

C351AG: Gloucester Academy to Painswick

Notice Description

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b852bf9-e9ef-4706-a879-cc99d10f9ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25701a3b-7fc7-42ba-9def-f591f3fc4852
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL1 CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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