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KC072DB Service 72

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "KC072DB Service 72" contract, which involves providing non-scheduled passenger transport services. This procurement falls under several industry categories, including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, with the main procurement category being services. The process utilised an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this contract, valued at £897,880.40, resulted from a tender initiated on 10th March 2026 and officially awarded on 31st March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 31st May 2026 and run until 26th May 2029, awarded to Newport Transport Ltd.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing specialized transport services. Businesses with expertise in public road transport services or the hire of passenger vehicles, especially those with a focus on non-scheduled operations, will find this contract appealing. The open procurement method used in this process suggests that future similar opportunities will remain accessible to a wide pool of qualified suppliers, encouraging fair competition and innovation in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

KC072DB Service 72

Notice Description

Public Transport Service. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a444ac8b-4e6f-4855-8dc5-67602f97a2de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11f9b33-affd-4bb6-b57f-f6f9a0f0e9d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£897,880 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£897,880 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 26 May 2029 2-3 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

NEWPORT TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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