Award

KA232DT - Ledbury to Ross-On-Wye

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council concluded its public transport contracting process titled "KA232DT - Ledbury to Ross-On-Wye," under the category of non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement process, managed through an open procedure, awarded the contract to DRM(Bromyard) Ltd. This contract is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award announcement on 18th July 2025, and a contract period from 31st August 2025 to 27th March 2027. The process has moved to the award stage, affirming its completion, with the contract value amounting to £430,944.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement approach underscores inclusivity in its eligibility criteria. Businesses with expertise in the hire of passenger vehicles, special-purpose road passenger services, or public road transport can find growth through participation in similar opportunities. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, beneficial for companies looking to expand their services within the UK public sector. Potential providers with a focus on navigating regional transport requirements may particularly thrive under such contracts.

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Notice Title

KA232DT - Ledbury to Ross-On-Wye

Notice Description

Public Transport Service. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9757cc6f-c079-4ea3-b490-5e74e5ceae2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d3bd40-6061-407d-9417-c328c3339dda
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
£430,944 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,944 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 27 Mar 2027 1-2 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
William Webb
Contact Email
sppassenger@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DRM(BROMYARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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