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CBETCO Bettridge School to Gloucester

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for non-scheduled passenger transport services titled "CBETCO Bettridge School to Gloucester" is managed by Gloucestershire County Council, located in Gloucester, South West, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under CPV codes involving passenger transport services, has progressed to the award stage as of 11th February 2026. MHB Transport has been designated as the supplier for this project, which has a contract value of £38,642 GBP. Key dates include the tender closing on 10th February 2026, and the contract period running from 23rd February 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method is specified as "Other," indicating a specialised approach tailored for this tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport sector, especially those proficient in providing non-scheduled and special-purpose road transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SME) and volunteer, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete, given the suitability criteria set forth. Companies that have the capability to manage contracts involving hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers and public road transport services are well-positioned to leverage growth prospects from this procurement. Businesses looking to enhance their profile in local transportation services in the South West region could find this contract beneficial in expanding their operations and solidifying their presence in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Title

CBETCO Bettridge School to Gloucester

Notice Description

Social Care Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ba9289e-7da6-421c-8647-c54bcc176237
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e291350-27a1-465f-af0a-71b1ef1ee5ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£38,642 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,642 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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

MHB TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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