Award

C372CW - Evenlode to The Cotswold School

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the service titled "C372CW - Evenlode to The Cotswold School." This contract, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport services, is part of the broader public road transport services sector in the South West of the United Kingdom. The award phase was completed with the contract being formally granted on 3rd December 2025. The initial tender period ended on 30th November 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026, extending until 31st December 2030. The total contract value is £314,155.50. The procurement method was outlined as “Other -”, suggesting a tailored or less conventional approach.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide non-scheduled and special-purpose transport solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable candidates for such contracts due to the procurement details emphasising suitability for these types of enterprises. Companies like Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, which were awarded the contract, demonstrate the value such projects can offer in expanding their operational base and driving growth. The long-term nature of the contract indicates substantial stability and ongoing demand within the region's transport needs.

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Notice Title

C372CW - Evenlode to The Cotswold School

Notice Description

Mainstream transport Passenger transport service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c4def2b-2c11-45a4-b836-c62e598cff1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d09e6-3ee8-431a-8c91-f71fbf410367
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
£314,155 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,155 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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

PULHAM & SONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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