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C339CL Lechlade to Cirencester Schools

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "C339CL Lechlade to Cirencester Schools" contract was undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council. This tender, which falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, involved a contract with a value of £163,800. It was conducted using an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The process reached the award stage on 21st July 2026, with COTSWOLD GREEN LTD being selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2028. The services involve home to school transport within England, providing opportunities for service providers in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability requirements outlined. Organisations proficient in special-purpose road passenger-transport services, public road transport services, and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers may find this contract beneficial for business growth. Participating in such public procurement processes not only offers a steady stream of revenue but also enhances the service provider's reputation within governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C339CL Lechlade to Cirencester Schools

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d5deef-2989-483c-a88e-89a9d0827950
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bc9b27-b6a0-429d-8b5b-4f0c5ec0b7be
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
£163,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COTSWOLD GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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