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EX1651 - Bream to Dene Magna High School

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:13

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gloucestershire County Council, titled "EX1651 - Bream to Dene Magna High School," focuses on non-scheduled passenger transport services, particularly home to school transport within the social care arena. This contract falls under the services category and aligns with industry classifications under CPV codes such as special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, with activities taking place in the South West of the United Kingdom. Initially published on 22nd July 2025, the tender period concluded on the same day, with the contract running from 2nd September 2025 until 17th July 2026. The procurement was tagged as 'complete' by 2nd February 2026 following the award of the contract using a procurement method listed as 'Other'.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability for such organisations outlined in the contract details. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering tailored transport solutions for schools, would be well-suited to this contract. The awarded contract, notably valued at £10,027.50 for the initial period, reflects the demand for reliable and specialised transport services that cater to specific community needs, providing a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public transport sector. The engagement with Gloucestershire County Council as a contracting authority presents a significant opportunity for long-term partnerships and local market penetration for suitable businesses.

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Notice Title

EX1651 - Bream to Dene Magna High School

Notice Description

Home to School Transport.\r Social Care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-472dc399-df17-4202-9781-dcc85b9baf98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a2a212-b41b-4065-b178-ad61c761fa40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£39,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

CHIPPYS CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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