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CA15230 - Cirencester College - Student Transport Services

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 15:42

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cirencester College has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Student Transport Services, managed through an open procedure method. This procurement, identified as CA15230, was published on 31st January 2025, and moved into the awarding stage by 17th September 2025, with Go South Coast Ltd chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at £7,586,549.30, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The contract covers diverse routes originating from Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire, and encompasses current routes, indicating a comprehensive coverage of the necessary transport services. The industry category is classified under Transport services, with primary activities occurring in the UK, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, geographically dispersed operations. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to their suitability noted in the tender documentation. Companies with expertise in coordinating complex logistics and capable of offering competitive pricing strategies would be well-positioned to benefit from such tender opportunities. Engaging in contracts like this enhances visibility in the market and can lead to further business potentials, both nationally and internationally, in the extensive sectors pertaining to public transport services.

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Notice Title

CA15230 - Cirencester College - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Cirencester College requires one supplier to fulfil its requirements for Student Transport Services. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1: Routes originating from Gloucestershire Lot 2: Lot 2: Routes originating from Swindon and Oxfordshire Lot 3: Lot 3: All current routes To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15230. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15230 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86c1e02-e675-4f33-b7e6-2f3c23a38cbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,586,549 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1XA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO SOUTH COAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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