Award

CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Gloucestershire County Council, involves a non-scheduled passenger transport service titled "CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings". The industry falls under public transport, specifically non-scheduled passenger transport. The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom with a significant contract value of £572,750.68. This process has progressed to the award stage, with Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd securing the contract. Key dates include the tender period's conclusion on 31st October 2025 and the contract period spanning from 4th January 2026 to 5th January 2030, reflecting a strategic long-term service commitment in this sector.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for business expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in special-purpose road passenger-transport services and vehicle hire with drivers. The procurement process, categorised under "Other" methods, encourages competition among SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an active role expected to commence in early 2026, businesses with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions could leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public transport sector within the South West region.

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Notice Title

CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings

Notice Description

Public Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f3b3dfc-f409-4840-a326-d20bfe917a65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c52d30-518b-4c36-8ae2-6e5eec1f9842
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
£572,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£572,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 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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