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02 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "KA00CWB Service C" in the realm of public transport, specifically within the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category. This contract, with an estimated value of £150,000, utilises an open procurement method. The service will be provided in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period stretching from 16th June 2026 to 6th June 2029. The procurement process recently concluded with the award dated 1st June 2026, following an open procedure that closed the tender period on 5th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Stagecoach West, indicating the completion of the award stage of this procurement.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in passenger transport services, vehicle hire with drivers, and special-purpose road transport services. It opens avenues for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, fostering diversification and expansion within the transport service sector. The large-scale operation of Stagecoach West exemplifies the potential growth and service scope businesses can achieve through successful collaboration with local councils like Gloucestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

KA00CWB Service C

Notice Description

Public transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e11b18a-ed71-46e2-b2a5-b930526c3ea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f144e2c-508f-4b3c-8c10-74617ce5e9e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2029 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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