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Mainstream Transport - QS8-A - closes 10:00am on Friday 10th July 2026 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Transport - QS8-A" contract, involving road transport services classified under CPV 60100000. The tender's objective is to provide transportation from Stevington and Pavenham to Sharnbrook Academy. This contract, now awarded to Gemini Cars Bedford, covers services from 3rd September 2026 to 30th July 2027, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 10th July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a specific method classified as "Other," and was open to businesses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions, with an emphasis on local fulfilment in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, who can support or collaborate with the successful supplier, Gemini Cars Bedford. Though specifically not aimed at SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger businesses with logistics and transport competencies could find potential for strategic partnerships and subcontracting opportunities, thereby contributing to growth in capacity and service delivery excellence within the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Transport - QS8-A - closes 10:00am on Friday 10th July 2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

Transportation from Stevington and Pavenham to Sharnbrook Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25cf8492-1a9d-4046-bad6-04d4656688fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMINI CARS BEDFORD

Further Information

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