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KBRNCDB - The Robin North Cotswolds Service

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KBRNCDB - The Robin North Cotswolds Service" contract has been completed by Gloucestershire County Council, the buying organisation based in Gloucester. This contract falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services, specifically for public and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The service is to be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 16th March 2026, with the award being published on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £82,500, will commence on 31st May 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement method was noted as "Other," suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-scheduled services or vehicle hire with drivers. Companies like Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of SME that can successfully compete. Those with expertise in managing transport operations within the UK and offering adaptable services are well-suited to pursue future similar procurement opportunities. The inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs indicates a focus on fostering growth within smaller and community-focused entities, thus facilitating broader business development within the transport industry across the South West region.

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Notice Title

KBRNCDB - The Robin North Cotswolds Service

Notice Description

Public Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4a12b33-7df1-48f7-9b88-66fea31bc362
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4def6d-c9f2-4f8a-be15-d7a79bfb0a5b
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
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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

PULHAM & SONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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