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EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham" has been completed by Gloucestershire County Council. This contract pertains to the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services and involves special-purpose road passenger-transport services, hire of transport vehicles with drivers, and public road transport services. The procurement followed an open procedure, catering to service needs within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically aimed at providing home to school transport. The contract period is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2028, with a total value of £44,840. It was awarded on 28 January 2026, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses that can provide efficient passenger transport solutions could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, facilitating growth within regional transport networks. The nature of the contract suggests suitability for companies with expertise in managing medium to large-scale passenger transport operations, eager to establish or expand their footprint within public service transportation schemes.

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Notice Title

EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham

Notice Description

Home to school transport. Passenger transport service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a3f7a80-3b3c-4994-860d-cb9479f2d35d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488cb23d-8a16-4d9c-92ed-22d2a8c67cde
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
£44,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2028 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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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