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03 Jun 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "KB071EB: Gloucester to Tewkesbry" public transport project. This open procedure tender, under the non-scheduled passenger transport category, focuses on providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services in the United Kingdom. With a total contract value of £15,000, the contract was awarded to Stagecoach West on 3rd June 2026. The contractual arrangement is set to commence on 16th June 2026, lasting until 16th June 2029, and is aimed at enhancing passenger transport services in England. This procurement has been successfully processed to the award stage with the primary category being services.

This tender presents vibrant opportunities for growth, specifically for businesses engaged in public road transport services. The engagement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its open and iterative nature. Businesses equipped to provide transport services compatible with the requirements of the contract for hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver could harness this opportunity for substantial revenue generation and strategic partnerships. The project's focus on public transport services indicates potential for businesses aiming to expand in transport logistics within England.

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Notice Title

KB071EB: Gloucester to Tewkesbry

Notice Description

Public transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-646b3cae-aeda-4bdd-8ec7-d2f28aa762be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af60f822-9dc1-4e7a-bb9c-b602ef6cb5de
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
Large

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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2029 3-4 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

STAGECOACH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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