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29 Jul 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "C325CL: Dene Magna School to Wigpool" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council. It is in the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, with additional classifications including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contracting authority is based in Gloucester, England, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender stage is now complete with an active award made on 25th June 2026. The contract is set to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £142,500.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations led by social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the public transport sector. Businesses that have capabilities in providing transport services, particularly those experienced in public and special-purpose road transport, will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procurement method allows for broad competition and transparency, offering a fair chance to qualified businesses to expand their portfolio and secure a governmental contract, potentially enhancing their growth and standing in the market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C325CL: Dene Magna School to Wigpool

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e4865a0-1783-4161-a38a-5f8d0e17a776
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9886245-9929-401e-8acc-b6419e9478ec
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
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
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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

NEWENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED ALSO T/AS NAD CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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