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CHUBAL - The Hub to Cheltenham

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, titled "CHUBAL - The Hub to Cheltenham", has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on providing non-scheduled passenger transport services and falls under the industry category for special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £54,150, was awarded on 27th August 2025, with the service period spanning from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure, offering an inclusive opportunity for various suppliers.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in passenger transport services, hire of vehicles with drivers, or public road transport services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in such tenders could enhance their market presence and operational reach within the public sector contracts landscape.

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Notice Title

CHUBAL - The Hub to Cheltenham

Notice Description

Mainstream home to school transport. Passenger transport service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c9c50ab-88ae-4015-91aa-0d696b79a5b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a979099-9e5a-4d03-bad4-10acdd017636
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
£54,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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

EASYWAY TRANSFER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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