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C388BM Kingscote to KLB

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of home to school transport services entitled "C388BM Kingscote to KLB," focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport. This contract involves supplying services primarily within England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Eurocoaches Limited on 6th March 2026, valued at £427,500. The procurement followed an open procedure, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations, with the tender phase having ended on 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and will continue until 30th April 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those focussing on road transportation and vehicle hire with drivers. It is particularly suited for SMEs seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, and it also opens doors for VCSE organisations. With Gloucestershire County Council as the buyer, the contract entails reliable service delivery over a five-year period, offering stability and potential for long-term growth for the awarded supplier and those similarly positioned in the industry.

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Notice Title

C388BM Kingscote to KLB

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df0b1954-d815-40f3-bbbc-c24b023abb1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d405e341-8a2f-4ae3-8939-897767aa73e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£427,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£427,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROCOACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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