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EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process coordinated by Gloucestershire County Council entails a contract for "EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)" within the non-scheduled passenger transport services sector, classified under CPV 60140000. This award-phase procurement was finalized on 18 February 2026, with a contract value of £135,984. The service, set in the South West of the United Kingdom, involves passenger transport services including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hire of vehicles with drivers. The process, listed as 'Other -' under procurement method, concluded its tender period on 26 January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026, running until 22 February 2030.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses focused on passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in providing social care and special-purpose transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highlighted as suitable contenders, suggesting a preference for businesses that can offer flexible, client-focused transport solutions. This contract provides a substantial commitment, allowing potential suppliers like MHB Transport, already awarded the contract, to strengthen their business portfolio in public sector service provision. The collaboration led by Gloucestershire County Council signifies a robust demand in the public road transport services industry, endorsing potential business growth for specialised transport providers.

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Notice Title

EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)

Notice Description

Social Care Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1884b2d8-c40f-4ab2-886c-c01101c9e62b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436d468-8ec1-47f5-a62c-025a01ca78b1
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
£135,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 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

MHB TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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