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DE071D Service 71

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the award stage for the procurement titled "DE071D Service 71," within the public road transport industry sector. This contract involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, specifically targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th June 2025. The contract is valued at £736,971.65 and will commence on 7th September 2025, running until 7th September 2030. The process aimed to engage SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting Gloucestershire County Council's commitment to inclusive economic development.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing non-scheduled and special-purpose transport. Businesses of varying sizes, especially SMEs, can leverage this procurement to enhance their service portfolio and expand their market presence in the public transport sector. The successful bidder, Stagecoach West, a large-scale company, illustrates the competitive edge required in this process. Engaging with similar tenders can position businesses strategically for long-term growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DE071D Service 71

Notice Description

Public Transport Service. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4fea484-f46f-4031-b299-e9d967d72355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664918a1-bd9a-4d4e-bb15-8ca0d56775b5
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
Large

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
£736,971 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£736,971 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2030 Over 5 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

STAGECOACH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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