Award

C372CX Stow and Northleach to The Cotswold School

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C372CX Stow and Northleach to The Cotswold School" was managed by Gloucestershire County Council. This project falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, with additional classifications including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is at the award stage, with an award date of 4th December 2025. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2025, and the contract is scheduled to run from 5th January 2026 to 20th December 2030. The procurement process was carried out through non-standard methods, aimed at providing passenger transport service, valued at £459,952.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The awarded contract to Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd underscores the suitability for SMEs and implies potential growth in operations and service delivery in the transport sector. Organisations like SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in public transportation services are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, as there is a clear scope for expanding service offerings and increasing market presence.

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Notice Title

C372CX Stow and Northleach to The Cotswold School

Notice Description

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e18898b2-79fb-4b3d-9552-7086d38fc390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fef23d-c9a1-4bcd-816e-97889fab4d2e
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
£459,952 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 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
Hamzah Gora
Contact Email
sppassenger@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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