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KBRSCDB - The Robin South Cotswolds Service

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "KBRSCDB - The Robin South Cotswolds Service" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, focusing on public transport services. The contract, valued at £106,000, falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport and includes special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage on 24 April 2026, and the contract is set to commence from 31 May 2026 through to 31 October 2026. The tender was procured through an open procedure method, which supports both SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse eligibility among business entities.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in passenger and road transport. With the open procurement method adopted, SMEs and VCSEs are highly encouraged to explore this contract to expand their service offerings. Businesses like Community Connexions, already recognised as an active supplier, demonstrate that similar enterprises can successfully bid and supply for contracts under Gloucestershire County Council's initiatives, thus fostering potential growth through service provision in the local and broader transport industry.

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Notice Title

KBRSCDB - The Robin South Cotswolds Service

Notice Description

Public transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9166d427-d404-4e24-933f-b70f723ad488
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c878cb1-62d7-4745-bf9a-76d2c0dd7cf0
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
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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

COMMUNITY CONNEXIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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