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C379BT Nailsworth/ Forest Green To SWR

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "C379BT Nailsworth/ Forest Green To SWR" project, aimed at providing mainstream passenger transport services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on the 27th of February 2026, falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services (CPV code: 60140000). The contract is valued at £399,275.95 and covers a period starting on the 13th of April 2026 through to the 30th of April 2031. The procurement utilised an unspecified method classified as "Other," indicating potential flexibility in contract terms. The procurement was conducted through a tender process, with significant opportunities available for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including non-scheduled and special-purpose road transport, as well as the hire of transport vehicles with drivers. The successful supplier, Eurocoaches Limited, suggests that SMEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies with expertise in public road transport services may find contracts like these enable growth within the transportation industry. Extending services in this region could offer strategic advantages and bolster business development. Interested firms should be prepared to leverage their capabilities in service delivery throughout the contract period to optimise growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

C379BT Nailsworth/ Forest Green To SWR

Notice Description

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f0643a1-ae63-49f9-ba43-d569bc954e2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c9d58c-8451-4a13-b0ba-099e5562fd56
Current Stage
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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
£399,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 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

EUROCOACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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