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KARNZDB - Forest of Dean

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 12:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "KARNZDB - Forest of Dean" project, aimed at providing public transport services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport services, began with an open procedure and the award was made on 21 March 2025. The contract, valued at £136,358, is to be executed by Lydney Dial a Ride from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2026. Important dates include the tender period ending on 17 March 2025 and the start of the contract at the end of May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those experienced in providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services and public road transport services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the procurement's inclusivity criteria. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, secure steady revenue over the contract period, and establish a partnership with a regional public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KARNZDB - Forest of Dean

Notice Description

Public Transport Route. Passenger Transport Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64308d83-ef87-4010-8961-346c7e8163c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5320f0-68c3-4429-935a-1f75782586bc
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
£136,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

LYDNEY DIAL A RIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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