Award

C374BU: Archway School to Arlingham

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C374BU: Archway School to Arlingham" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, focusing on the non-scheduled passenger transport industry within the South West of the United Kingdom. The process, identified as having reached the 'Award' stage, concluded with the award announcement on 20th June 2025. Among the crucial timelines, the contract period is scheduled from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', with the total contract value amounting to £41,648 GBP.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies able to offer special-purpose road transport services, or the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers, could have been strong contenders for this contract, akin to the selected supplier, Apollo Taxis. Participating in such tenders not only opens new business avenues but also contributes to the region's transit infrastructure, benefitting companies looking to expand their service reach.

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Notice Title

C374BU: Archway School to Arlingham

Notice Description

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2323d45-5dd5-43a3-a613-60c0258f2fbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6743367f-676d-4c9b-b166-dba6b11f47e0
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
£41,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

APOLLO TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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