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C339CH - CKDP5 - Coberley to Cirencester Schools

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "C339CH - CKDP5 - Coberley to Cirencester Schools" has been completed and awarded by Gloucestershire County Council. Focusing on the mainstream transport industry, this tender pertains specifically to non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 5th December 2025, with the tender period concluding on 24th November 2025. This contract involves transport services in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 5th January 2026 to 20th December 2030. Suitability for this opportunity is aimed at both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a potential for expanded operations in passenger transport services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in special-purpose and public road transport services. The procurement method, tailored to accommodate SMEs and VCSEs, encourages broader participation from entities seeking growth through government contracts. Organisations that offer hire services with transport vehicles and driver provision, or possess expertise in public road transport services, might find this procurement particularly beneficial for scaling operations. Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, a recognised SME, has successfully been awarded this contract, embodying the potential for smaller companies to secure significant government contracts and foster business expansion in the region.

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Notice Title

C339CH - CKDP5 - Coberley to Cirencester Schools

Notice Description

Mainstream Transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16698464-7bca-413c-a4ac-ba17e86d3efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca5bb71-3092-4e09-baa9-b60c3f89da34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£350,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 20 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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