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C339CI: CKDP4 - Frampton to Deer Park/Sapperton

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "C339CI: CKDP4 - Frampton to Deer Park/Sapperton" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council. This initiative falls under the "Non-scheduled passenger transport" industry category, with additional classifications hinting at special-purpose road passenger transport services. The contract is specifically designed for service delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Most recently, the award stage was completed with Gloucestershire County Council acting as the buyer. The open procurement method culminated in an award on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 13th April 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2030, with a contract value of £353,362.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly in the transport service sector, by providing non-scheduled passenger transport services. Businesses specializing in passenger transport, vehicle hire with drivers, or public road transport services are likely to find this contract aligned with their expertise. Gloucestershire County Council's recognition of the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests smaller or community-focused enterprises are well-positioned to engage and potentially thrive within this framework. Furthermore, the extended contract period presents a reliable long-term engagement for the awarded service provider, Ebley Coaches Ltd, potentially fostering stability and growth in the local transport service industry.

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Notice Title

C339CI: CKDP4 - Frampton to Deer Park/Sapperton

Notice Description

Mainstream Home to School Transport Passenger Transport Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7aa1303-0a4e-48ef-8486-391226313fbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c802822f-10c2-4b68-b3ac-7cb7ca8d1820
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
£353,362 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,362 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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

EBLEY COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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