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C372CZ: Cotswold School to Condicote & Upper Rissington

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated and managed by Gloucestershire County Council, relates to the provision of non-scheduled passenger transport services—specifically, mainstream home-to-school transport for routes from Cotswold School to Condicote and Upper Rissington. This service falls within the South West region of the United Kingdom and the industry category of Non-scheduled Passenger Transport. The procurement stage is completed as of 3rd December 2025, with Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £422,322.50, will commence on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of offering specialised road transport and public road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete for similar tenders due to the procurement method stated as "Other", which may favour specialised business models. Engaging with Gloucestershire County Council can enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the region, fostering long-term growth opportunities within the transport service sector.

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Notice Title

C372CZ: Cotswold School to Condicote & Upper Rissington

Notice Description

Mainstream home to school transport Passenger Transport Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36c2d997-c885-48ea-b4c3-cd24427588e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764eb035-694f-4d44-ac3e-4bdfc401c8aa
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
£422,322 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£422,322 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
sppassenger@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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